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<br /> . Accounting methods shall be in accordance with gcnerally acccpted accounting
<br /> principlcs.
<br /> GRANTEE agrecs that Ramscy County, the HRA., the State Auditor, or any of their duly
<br /> authorized representatives at any time during normal busincss hours, and as oftcn as thcy
<br /> may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to examine, audit,
<br /> exccrpt. ami transcribc any books, documents, papers, records, etc., which arc pertinent to
<br /> its accounting practices and procedures and involvc transactions relating to this
<br /> Agreement. Such materials shall bc maintailled and such access and rights shall bc in
<br /> force and effect during the period of the Agrecmcnt and i()r six (6) years after its
<br /> tcrmination or canccllation.
<br /> 5. In(IcI1L'ndcnt Contractor
<br /> It is agreed that nothing contained in this Agrecmcnt is intended or should bc constmed
<br /> as creating the rdationship of agcnts, partners, joint ventures, or associates betwccn the
<br /> parties hcreto or as constituting GRANTEE as the cmployec of Ramsey County or the
<br /> II RA I()!" any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. GRANTEE is an independcnt
<br /> contractor and neither it, its employees, agents nor reprcscntatives arc employees of
<br /> Ramsey County or thc HRA. From any amounts due the GRANTEE, there will be no
<br /> deductions for federal income tax or FlCA payments, nor for any state income tax, nor
<br /> for any othcr purposes, which arc associated with an employcr-employee relationship
<br /> . ullleSS required by law. Payment of fedcral income tax, FICA payments, and state
<br /> income tax arc the responsibility of the GRANTEE.
<br /> (i. I ndcmni fication
<br /> GRANTEE shall indemnify, hold hannless, and defend Ramsey County, the HRA, their
<br /> officials, employces and agents trom any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses,
<br /> claims or actions, including attorney's fces, which Ramscy County, thc HRA, their
<br /> officials, employees, and agents may hcreafter sustain, incur or be requircd to pay, arising
<br /> out of or by reason of any act or olnission of the GRANTEE, its agents or employees, in
<br /> the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perfonn the GRANTEE's obligations
<br /> pursuant to this Agrcemcnt.
<br /> 7. Insurance
<br /> a. GRANTEE shall purchase and maintain such insurancc as will protect it from claims
<br /> which may arise out of, or result from, its opcrations under this Agreement, whcther
<br /> such operations are by thc GRANTEE or by any subcontractor, or by anyone directly
<br /> employed by them, or by anyone for whosc acts or omissions anyone of them may
<br /> be liable. These requirements may be satisfied by a certified self-insurance program.
<br /> b. GRANTEE shall secure the followillg coverages and comply with all provisions
<br /> noted.
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