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of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of the Agreement. 6. Insurance. Special Counsel will obtain and maintain policies of commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, a combined policy of workers' compensation, employers liability insurance, and professional liability insurance from an insurance company authorized to transact the business of insurance in the State of California which has a current rating in the Best's Key Rating guide of at least A-:V in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) each, except for Worker's Compensation and unless otherwise authorized and approved by the Risk Manager or the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney. Worker's Compensation limits, if applicable, will be set at those limits required by the California Labor Code. Special Counsel will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage. The insurance will be in force during the life of this Agreement and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City by certified mail. City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees will be named as additional insureds on General and Automobile liability. Special Counsel's insurance coverage will be primary insurance with respect to City, its officers, agents, volunteers and employees. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the City will be in excess of Special Counsel's insurance and not contributory with it. Special Counsel will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City prior to City's execution of this Agreement. 7: Conflict of Interest. City will evaluate Special Counsel's duties pursuant to this Agreement to determine whether disclosure under the Political Reform Act and City's Conflict of Interest Code is required of Special Counselor any of Special Counsel's employees, agents or subcontractors. Should it be determined that disclosure is required, Special Counselor Special Counsel's employees, agents, or subcontractors will complete and file with the City Clerk those schedules specified by City and contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700. 8. Compliance With Laws. Special Counsel will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment and will obtain and maintain a City of Redwood City Business License for the term of this Agreement. 9. Termination. City or Special Counsel may terminate this Agreement at any time after a discussion, and written notice to the other party. City will pay Special Counsel's costs for Services completed up to the time of termination, if the Services have been completed in accordance with the Agreement. 10. Claims and Lawsuits. By signing this Agreement, Special Counsel agrees it may be subject to civil penalties for the filing of false claims as set forth in the California False Claims Act, Government Code sectiolls 12650, et seq. Special Counsel further acknowledges that debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for the City of Redwood City to terminate this Agreement. 11. Venue and Jurisdiction. Special Counsel agrees and stipulates that the proper venue and jurisdiction for resolution of any disputes between the parties arising out of this Agreement is the Superior Court, San Mateo County, California. 2