2011/10/05 Council Agenda Packet

is more applicable. Upon a disagreement between the parties,the first determination to be made by any arbitrator or mediator shall be what law and venue shall apply. The terms of this Section XIV.V. will survive the termination of this PFA. W. Signatures. This PFA may be executed on separate originals or copies and shall be valid as if all parties had executed the same document. Facsimile or electronic signatures shall be valid as written signatures. Foundation will maintain all signed documents for three (3)years after the termination of this PFA and will provide signature pages to all parties upon full execution. XV. INDEPENDENT SUB-RECIPIENT A. Relationship: 1. The relationship of all the parties to each other will be that of Independent Contractors and no principal-agent relationship or employer-employee relationship is contemplated or created by the parties to this PFA. Nothing in this PFA shall be construed as creating an agency,partnership, joint venture,or franchise relationship between any the parties. No party shall have any right or authority to assume or create any obligation, commitment or responsibility for or on behalf of the others except as the other may expressly authorize in writing. No party shall be eligible to participate in another's benefit program. 2. Sub-recipient shall be solely responsible for selecting, supervising, and compensating individuals employed pursuant to the terms of this PFA. 3. Sub-recipient shall be exclusively responsible for the payment to its employees and Subcontractors of all wages and salaries,taxes,withholding payments,penalties,fees,fringe benefits, compliance with the wage and hour law,and all other employment laws. [SIGNATURE PAGE AND EXHIBITS TO FOLLOW] FINAL 09012011 24 Joint Multi Funded PFA 62