Public Township Council Meeting — Packet

Consultant Contract B. TOWNSHIP'S INDEMNIFICATION It is mutually recognized that the Consultant is being retained by the Township as its personal consultant, and the Consultant is not expected to be directly liable to other parties including those who will be performing rehabilitation services or emergency repairs or those who will be the beneficiaries of such services. To the extent the Consultant is protected directly or derivatively by the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, Title 59, New Jersey Revised Statutes, nothing herein shall be interpreted or construed to diminish that protection. Except for breach of warranty, gross negligence or recklessness on the part of the Consultant, the Township agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, actions, proceedings, and costs or expenses as may arise from or be asserted by reason of any actual or alleged misrepresentation or omission concerning the fulfillment of the consultant's contractual duties. VII. TOWNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES The Township shall provide the following assistance to the Consultant, to assure effective implementation of the services as set forth in Article II of this Contract. This assistance shall be as follows: A. OFFICE SPACE The Township shall provide office space adequate to meet the program needs as available. B. EQUIPMENT The Township shall provide access to and use of necessary office equipment during normal business hours, including such items as desks, chairs, file cabinets, computer, typewriter and similar items. This equipment shall be used and remain in the Municipal Building. C. SERVICES The Township shall make provision for photocopy and telephone equipment usage and services. D. STAFF AND COOPERATION The Township shall provide for overall cooperation of Township staff and officials, including administrative, code enforcement and inspection personnel. West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program P. 9