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3. METHOD Of PAYMENT METHOD OF PAYMENT Attorneys shall submit a monthly statement specifying the services performed, dates and number of hours, and an itemization of expenses related thereto with supporting documentation (i.e. receipts, invoices, copy of check, etc.). City acknowledges that the fees incurred for work performed by Attorneys on its behalf are due and owing within 30 days of submitting the monthly statement to the City. City will not pay interest on unpaid monthly statements. City and Attorneys agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. City acknowledges that Attorneys have executed the City's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provided required documentation, and, upon verification of the data provided, the City will be and is authorized to deposit payments directly into Attorneys' account(s)with financial institutions. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City. 4. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS a. Attorneys have been retained for their knowledge and experience regarding administrative boards and commissions, such as the Rental Housing Board, rent stabilization, landlord/tenant disputes, and appeal hearings. Attorneys are expected to exercise independent judgment, free from any influence by either party or their legal counsel, Attorneys agree that they will also be knowledgeable regarding the City's Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance,the applicable Regulations,Policies and Procedures, the Rental Housing Board Policies and Procedures, and all applicable Santa Ana Charter and Municipal Code provisions. Attorneys agree that they will coordinate with the City for administrative purposes only, and they will keep the City generally informed of the status and schedule for the various hearings and any other relevant matter that does not impede upon Attorneys exercise of their independent judgment in providing services pursuant to this Agreement. b. City will keep Attorneys informed of all significant developments in matters relating to any representation undertaken by Attorneys. Attorneys further agree, if and when their retention hereunder is terminated by City, as hereinafter specified,they shall return to the City or Rental Housing Board any and all files then in their possession concerning each and every matter or proceeding in which they represented the City or Rental Housing Board pursuant to this Agreement. 5. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate one year from the effective date, above, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 15 below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for up to one(1)year upon a writing executed by both parties, including the City Manager and the City Attorney. 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that, in the performance of their covenants hereunder, Attorneys are and shall be independent contractors, and not officers or employees of City. i 2