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ARTICLE 2 NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP The Contractor understands that it is an independent contractor and is not an employee, subcontractor, agent, servant, partner nor joint venturer of the County and shall not represent itself in any way as an agent of the County. The Contractor understands that it has the right to use its best judgment and efforts to fulfill the terms and obligations of this Contract. The Contractor further understands and acknowledges the following: (1) That it will receive no compensation other than as outlined in this Contract and is not subject to nor eligible for any benefits which may be offered by County to its employees, such as vacation pay, sick leave, insurance coverage or retirement plan participation. (2) Its Services provided in accordance with this Contract are an independent calling or occupation. (3) Contractor needs no training from County as to how to fulfill its duties and responsibilities. (4) Contractor furnishes its own equipment and supplies and is expected to maintain its business office somewhere other than at the County's office. (5) To the extent Contractor must procure or maintain any insurance, license, certification or trade membership, it must do so at its own cost. ARTICLE 3 SCOPE OF SERVICES The primary purpose of this scope of work is to maintain the public health, safety, and well being of the County during the response to an emergency situation, as well as to restore the public areas of the County to a normal condition. The Contractor understands and agrees that debris removal in the most expeditious manner possible is of the utmost importance and it will make every effort to complete all requirements of this Contract in the shortest time possible. The work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of collection, removal, and disposal of the debris caused by the disaster. The Contractor shall not be paid to remove, process or dispose of debris that is unrelated to disaster damage. Direction by the County in this proposal shall also mean direction by the Monitor. The services which the Contractor shall provide include, but are not limited to, those described or specified herein. The services described or specified shall not be deemed to constitute a comprehensive specification having the effect of excluding services not specifically mentioned. Page 2