Community Engagement Template

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Community Engagement Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into on by and between the parties identified below for the purpose of defining the scope, deliverables, payment, and mutual obligations governing community engagement services.

PARTIES

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Community Organization seeks to engage residents, stakeholders, and targeted groups to inform planning and program decisions and to facilitate transparent two-way communication; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider possesses expertise in community facilitation, outreach strategy, event administration, and documentation of community input; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms, deliverables, schedule, payment, and mutual obligations under which Service Provider will perform community engagement services for Community Organization.

SCOPE OF WORK

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Fee: $ . Payment will be made according to the schedule below and only upon receipt of invoices that comply with the payment milestones described herein.

Late Payment: Invoices unpaid within days shall accrue interest at or the maximum lawful rate if lower. The parties agree that such late payment charges are a reasonable estimate of administratively necessary costs incurred by the unpaid party.

Reimbursable expenses: Allowed — Detailed descriptions and receipts must be submitted with invoices. Maximum aggregate reimbursable expenses: $

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement: This Agreement commences on and continues until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breach is not cured within days after written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve the obligation to pay for services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party may disclose confidential information to the other in connection with performance of this Agreement. "Confidential Information" means non-public information designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Receiving party shall (a) use Confidential Information solely to perform obligations under this Agreement; (b) restrict access to those employees, consultants, or subcontractors with a need to know; and (c) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as its own confidential information but no less than reasonable care. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach, independently developed without use of Confidential Information, or lawfully received from a third party without restriction. Disclosure compelled by law is permitted only after providing prompt written notice to the disclosing party and taking reasonable steps to limit disclosure.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party in connection with performance under this Agreement. The indemnifying party shall not settle any claim that would impose obligations on the other party without the other party's prior written consent.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of law principles. Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state or federal courts located within that state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all attachments, exhibits, and incorporated documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, representations, and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendments or modifications shall be valid only if in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Relationship of Parties: The parties are independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship. Subcontracting: Service Provider may subcontract portions of the Work with prior written consent of Community Organization, provided Service Provider remains responsible for performance. Insurance: Each party shall maintain appropriate insurance coverage for its activities under this Agreement.

Notices: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the parties' primary contacts listed above by hand, certified mail, or overnight courier and shall be effective upon receipt.

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