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SECTION 16- RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE P:A R f I F S ACFD is, and at all times shall remain, an independent contractor solely responsible for all acts of its employees, agents, or contractors, including any negligent acts or omissions. ACFD is not City's agent and shall have no authority to act on behalf of the City, or to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever, unless the City provides prior written authorization to ACFD. ACFD is not an officer or employee of City, and shall not be entitled to any benefit, right, or compensation other than that provided in this Agreement. ACFD shall be solely responsible for providing to,or on behalf of, its employees all legally required employee compensation and benefits. SECTION 17- NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES This Agreement shall not be construed as, or deemed to be,for the benefit of any third party;and no third party shall have any right of action under this Agreement. SECTION 18- COMPLIANCE WITH LAW ACFD shall comply with all applicable legal requirements including all federal, state, and local laws in the performance of this Agreement. SECTION 19- HEADINGS The heading titles for each paragraph of this Agreement are included only as a guide to the contents and are not to be considered as controlling, enlarging, or restricting the interpretation of the Agreement. SECTION 20- SEVERABILITY If any term of this Agreement (including any phrase, provision, covenant, or condition) is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the Agreement shall be construed as not containing that term, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; provided, however,this paragraph shall not be applied to the extent that it would result in a frustration of the parties' intent under this Agreement. SECTION 21- CHANGES TO AGREEMENT Any changes to the Agreement shall be made mutually in writing by both parties. SECTION 22- ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including all documents incorporated herein by reference, comprises the entire integrated understanding between the parties concerning the services described herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings regarding this matter, whether written or oral. The documents incorporated by reference into this Agreement are complementary; what is called for in one is binding as if called for in all. SECTION 23- GOVERNING LAW The interpretation, validity, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. _SECTION 24 O NT . P RTS 16