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EXHIBIT A OBLIGATIONS OF THE FERGUSON GROUP, L.L.C. A. The Ferguson Group will act as a Washington Representative to the City in Washington, D. C. B. The Consultant will confer with the City Manager and such other City personnel as the City Manager may designate at the times and places mutually agreed to by the City Manager and the Consultant on all organizational planning and program activity which has a bearing on the ability of the City to make the best use of federal programs. C. Consultant shall serve as lead advocate on City issues if the City contracts for the services of other Washington representatives and The Ferguson Group shall coordinate such other services. D. Consultant will review federal executive proposals, legislation under consideration, proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations and other Washington developments for the purpose of advising the City on those items which may have a bearing on City policy or programs. E. Consultant will secure and furnish such detailed information as may be available on federal issues in which the City indicates an interest. F. Consultant will review and comment on proposals of the City which are being prepared for submission to federal agencies when requested to do so by the Administrator. G. Consultant will maintain liaison with the City's Congressional delegation and will assist the delegation in any matter which the City determines to be in its best interest in the same manner as any other member of the City's administrative staff might render assistance. H. Consultant will counsel with the City regarding appearance by City personnel before Congressional committees and administrative agencies and will arrange for appointments and accommodations for City personnel as necessary. Consultant will contact federal agencies on the City's behalf when City applications are under consideration by such agencies and otherwise take whatever steps appear to be necessary to obtain the most favorable consideration of such applications. In fulfilling responsibilities under this Agreement, the Consultant will act in the name of the City of Santa Ana and with the title Washington Representative to the City Manager.