Local Government Redistricting Amendment

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REDISTRICTING AMENDMENT

This Local Government Redistricting Amendment (this Amendment) is entered into as of by and between the parties identified below.

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Local Government previously adopted a redistricting plan by reference to Ordinance/Resolution No. (the Plan), which established district boundaries for electoral and representative purposes; and

WHEREAS, due to population changes, legal requirements, or administrative considerations, the Local Government has determined that certain modifications to the Plan are necessary to ensure compliance with applicable legal standards and to maintain effective representation; and

WHEREAS, the Local Government and Consultant desire to amend the Plan on the terms set forth in this Amendment and to document modifications, schedules, and responsibilities for completion and adoption of the revised districting plan.

Amendment

The Plan is hereby amended as follows. The Consultant shall prepare and deliver revised district boundary descriptions, supporting demographic analyses, and one or more proposed maps in accordance with the Scope of Work below. The Local Government authorizes the Consultant to make the modifications described in this Amendment and to prepare all ministerial materials required for formal adoption.

Scope of Work

Attachments and Technical Materials: Map attachments and technical exhibits are provided and incorporated into this Amendment. Reference for attachments:

Payment Terms

Consideration: In full consideration for the services described in the Scope of Work, the Local Government agrees to pay the Consultant the sum set forth below in accordance with the schedule specified.

Late Payment: Past due amounts shall accrue interest at the rate of on unpaid balances, or the maximum rate permitted by law if lower.

Term and Termination

Term: This Amendment commences on and continues until unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Amendment without cause by providing written notice at least days prior to the proposed termination date. Termination shall not relieve the Local Government of payment obligations for services performed and reimbursable expenses accrued through the effective date of termination.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Amendment for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within days after written notice specifying the nature of the breach.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that certain data, analyses, demographic information, and draft maps may be confidential or nonpublic. The Consultant shall treat such materials as Confidential Information and shall not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except as required to perform the Scope of Work, as ordered by a court, or as otherwise required by law. Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a breach of this provision.

Public Hearings and Public Records

The Consultant will reasonably assist with preparation for public hearings, including provision of presentation materials and exhibit maps. The parties acknowledge that final adopted redistricting materials may be public records under applicable law; nothing in this Amendment is intended to restrict the Local Government's legal obligations to disclose records subject to public records laws.

Notices

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

Governing Law: This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Amendment, together with the referenced Plan, attachments, and any incorporated exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the redistricting work amended herein. Any further modifications must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Certifications and Authority

Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Amendment and that the person signing below on its behalf is duly authorized to execute this Amendment and bind the party to its terms.

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