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<br /> Agencies, including but not limited to the utilization of sound business practice. The
<br /> Governing Board shall determine which, if any, insurance policies or self-insurance
<br /> programs for governmental entities authorized in the State of Washington may be
<br /> reasonably and practicably acquired to cover liability exposures and other potential losses
<br /> arising from the operations of the Snohomish County 911 and the activities of the parties
<br /> pursuant to this Agreement (which may include Directors and Officers, Commercial
<br /> General Liability, Auto, Workers' Compensation, Stop Gap/Employer's Liability, errors
<br /> and omissions, crime/ fidelity insurance, CyberRisk, property damage or loss), and shall
<br /> direct the acquisition of same.
<br /> SECTION 23.INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS.
<br /> a. Each Principal shall defend, indemnify and hold other Principals, their
<br /> officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims,
<br /> injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of that Principal's
<br /> negligent acts or omissions in connection with the performance of its obligations under
<br /> this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries or damages are caused solely by the acts
<br /> of a Principal; provided, that if any such Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of
<br /> more than one Principal, then the indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only
<br /> to the extent of its negligence.
<br /> b. Each Principal shall defend, indemnify and hold the Snohomish County
<br /> 911 and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all
<br /> claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of that
<br /> Principal's negligent acts or omissions in connection with the performance of its
<br /> obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries and damages are
<br /> caused solely by the acts of the Snohomish County 911; provided, that if any such Claim
<br /> is based on the concurrent negligence of Snohomish County 911 and Principal, then the
<br /> indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only to the extent of its negligence.
<br /> c. As provided in its Articles, the Snohomish County 911 shall defend,
<br /> indemnify and hold each Principal its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
<br /> harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney
<br /> fees, arising out of the Snohomish County 911's acts or omissions in connection with the
<br /> performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries and
<br /> damages are caused solely by the acts of any Principal;; provided, that if any such Claim
<br /> is based on the concurrent negligence of Snohomish County 911 and a Principal,then the
<br /> indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only to the extent of its negligence.
<br /> d. The Snohomish County 911 will hold harmless, indemnify and defend its
<br /> officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all legal liability, claims or
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