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�1-2 � ►�- d. Information Services. To accomplish the monitoring and review services in Section 4(B) above, the PROGRAM ��ill provide the CITY with periodic newsletters, special communicaiions, and legislative bulletins. MMC may also provide instruction to CITY staff through workshops and seminars on such subjects as industry� deregulation, new technologies, complying with new utilit}�-related legislation, and other timely subjects. C. MMC Does Not Provide Legal Services. It is agreed and understood MMC will provide no legal services that ma}� be required under any of the PROGRAM activities described in this A=reement, but rather LAW . FIRM will provide such legal services by separate agreement w�ith the CITY. It is also acl:nowledged that in providing such legal services, LA`�' FIRI�1's client will be the CITY, and not MMC. 4. CITY-SPECIFIC AUDITS WITH PERFORMANCE-BASED FEE A. Scope of CITY-Specific Audits At an�� time during the term of this AGREEMENT, with the prior written consent of the CITY, MMC may perform a CITY-specific audit of a utility franchise or UUT pa��ments from a specific utility�, when the audit intends to focus on CITY-specific issues. See Section 6(C) below regarding compensation for CITY-specific audits. B. MMC's Responsibilities for CITY-Specific Activities 1. Work Plan Approval for CITY-Specific Activities. MMC will submit to CITY staff a proposed Work Plan for review and approval that will serve as the basis for CITY-specific compliance activities (e.g., CATV UUT or franchise review�, gas or electric franchise review, or payment deviation from a specific utility). 2. CITY Approval of Discoverv Actions. For City-specific activities, MMC will receive prior authorization from CITY staff to obtain and examine utility and customer records (hard copy and data format) necessary to assure compliance with the CITY's UUT ordinance through the use of administrative subpoenas, nondisclosure agreements, and other procedures required by the utility service provider as a condition of providing access to confidential customer information. 3. MMC to Complv with Local Laws. In performing the compliance review services described in this subsection, MMC agrees to abide by the provisions of the CITY's UUT ordinance, any administrative rules the CITY may adopt relating to such ordinance, and the confidentiality requirements of state law (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7284.6-.7). Throughout the above process, MMC shall be available to meet with the CITY, utility service providers, or their customers to review an}� MMC findings or recommendations arising out of its compliance review� activities for the CITY. A�mt--312 � F:!S hared/Red�� ood/Counc i I fXS:djk 10/ I 3/00 � ___ ... _ ._._ _� --_..._ _ _ _.. ,.. _. _ __ _ .