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16.10 Public Disclosure. Each Agency shall be responsible for responding to public disclosure requests addressed to the specific Agency in accordance with the Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.56) and such procedures as may be established by the Joint Board. 16.11 Ownership of Tangible Property. Tangible property paid for by an Agency under this Agreement shall be owned and in the care and custody of the Agency. Each Agency shall take all reasonable and necessary actions to protect such property. Each Agency shall comply with requirements of grant agencies for the proper management of such property. The Joint Board shall not be deemed to own any property. In the event an Agency withdraws or is terminated from participation in this Agreement or if this Agreement is terminated, the Agency shall retain all property purchased by it or interests in property to the extent it has paid its share of the costs. Disputes about ownership of property shall be presented to the Joint Board. 16.12 Dispute Resolution. If one or more Agencies believes another Agency has failed to comply with the terms of this Agreement, the affected Agencies shall attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the Agencies are unable to resolve the matter informally, it shall be forwarded for discussions by the highest executive of each Agency. If this process fails to resolve the matter within thirty (30) days after such referral, except as expressly set out elsewhere in this Agreement where referral to the Joint Board is required for final resolution, an Agency may then pursue any legal remedy available to it or the Agencies may agree to submit the matter to mediation. If the Agencies submit the matter to mediation and the matter is not resolved, then the aggrieved Agency shall be entitled to pursue any legal remedy available. 16.13 Amendment Only In Writing. This Agreement may only be amended by a written amendment that is approved by each Agency's governing board. 16.14 Notices. Notices, demands or other written communications required under this Agreement shall be submitted to the ORCA Director to be given to other Agencies, the Joint Board or both the Joint Board and other Agencies. Notice shall be in writing and addressed to the Joint Board, Agency or Agencies for whom it is intended. The ORCA Director will maintain and distribute the title and address specific to the Joint Board and the Agencies. The Joint Board representative, the Chief Executive Officer or other similar position within an Agency may change the title and address specific to the Joint Board or that Agency, by sending written notice to the ORCA Director, who will notify the Joint Board and all other Agencies. 16.15 Choice of Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and constructed according to and enforced under the laws of the state of Washington. The Agencies agree that the Superior Court of King County, Washington shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any legal action arising under this Agreement. 16.16 Limitation of Action by Third Parties. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Agencies hereto and their successors and assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision of this Agreement. 16.17 Integration. The Agencies agree that this Agreement is a complete expression of the terms herein and any oral or written representations or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded. 16.18 Counterparts. This Agreement shall be executed in counterparts, any one of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 42