277-22 Exhibit(s)-Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.pdf

all parties and incorporated into this Agreement, is complete and contains the entire understanding among the parties relating to the subject matter contained herein, including all terms and conditions. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior understandings, representations, negotiations, and agreements between the parties hereto, whether written or oral. G. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the State of New Jersey. H. Unenforceability and Severability If any terms and conditions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable as a matter of law, the other terms and conditions hereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. To this end, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared severable. I. Indemnification Obligations of the Parties The Department. Subject to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1, et seq., the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 59:13-1, et seq., and appropriations and the availability of funding, the Department shall, at its own expense, be responsible for and Page 6 of 7

defend itself against any and all suits, claims losses, demands, expenses, or damages of whatsoever kind or nature, arising out of or in connection with any act or omission of the Department, its employees, representatives, agents, independent contractors or invitees, related to this Agreement. AND The Utility Company. The Utility Company shall, at its own expense, be responsible for and defend itself against any and all suits, claims losses, demands, expenses, or damages of whatsoever kind or nature, arising out of or in connection with any act or omission of the employees, representatives, agents, independent contractors or invitees of the Utility Company and/or its Represented Agencies, related to this Agreement. J. Section Headings Section Headings that appear in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the terms of this Agreement have been read and understood by the persons whose signatures appear below, the parties have executed this Agreement. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS By:_______________________________________ Dated:________________________ TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE By:_______________________________________ Dated:________________________ Page 7 of 7