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CONTRACT FOR GOVERNMENTAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTING
SERVICES
(Georgetown Utility Systems)
This contract is made the � day of Sept. 2015, between Georgetown Utility
5`Ystems ("GUS"), hawing its principal place of business at 300 industrial Avenue
Georgetown, Texas 78626 (hereinafter "Client") and Focused Advocacy, LLC
having its principal place of business at 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1200, Austin,
Texas 78701(hereinafter "Consultant') for the provision of state governmental and
public affairs consulting services.
1. Servic:es. Consultant will provide the professional services described below,
as may be requested and directed by the client.
1. Assist in the development of a comprehensive strategic governmental
and regulatory affairs plan for GUS. As part of the governmental affairs
plan Consultant will work with Client in an attempt to reach specific
goals and objectives related to GUS's internal business plan that can be
Impacted by legislative and regulatory actions.
2. Represent GUS's interests before the legislative, regulatory, and
executive branches of Texas state government in furtherance of the
passage or defeat of legislation, proposals, or rules as directed by GUS.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies and
initiatives to support GUS's business and legislative agendas, including:
a. Protecting GUS's territorial service rights and privileges;
b. Supporting efforts and seeking all necessary approvals for
transfer of a special utility district to GUS;
c. Pursuing new opportunities and rights for GUS;
d. Promoting public power interests; and
e. Assisting in the development of strategies for GUS to remain
competitive as a municipally owner utility,
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requirements. Client agrees to full comply with all necessary federal, state,
and local laws associated with the scope of services provided under this
Agreement.
10.Tem 1Lofbby haw and repurUng Requirement. The Texas ethics law and
rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission require the Consultant to
report compensation or reimbursement ,paid to Consultant for the purpose
of directly communicating with members of the legislature or executive
branches of government. Texas Ethics Commission Rules provide that a
registrant receiving compensation or reimbursement for purposes other
than lobbying activities may reasonably determine the amount of
compensation attributable to lobby activities
and report only that amount. Based upon Consultant's experience
representing other clients, the Consultant believes 50 (fifty) percent will be
a reasonable estimate of the monthly retainer attributable to "lobby
activities." However, It is agreed that the Consultant will continually
monitor the amount of time spent on lobby activities as defined by Texas
Ethics Laws and Rules to ensure compliance with this reporting
requirement.
11.Confldentiality, if a party provides information or materials indicated to be
confidential, the receiving party will maintain the confidentiality of such
matters and not disclose any such information except in proper
performance of this contract and as required by law.
12. o e$ By signing this Agreement, Client is consenting to the
representation of multiple clients by the Consultant and Consultant is
confirming that no direct conflicts of interest currently exist If any such
conflict should develop, Consultant agrees to bring that fact immediately to
the attention of both Clients for resolution. Consultant will exercise extreme
care to avoid conflicts, unintended or otherwise, which arise, if ever, in the
future.
13.Terut1Bation. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. The Client
may terminate this agreement for cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice.
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14. Entire Ag�reement_aud M-e-di icatians. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement and understandings of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or
understandings, whether oral or written, negotiations and discussions. This
Agreement may not be modified, rescinded or terminated orally, and no
modification, rescission, termination attempted waiver of any provision
hereof (including this section) shall be valid unless in writing and signed by
the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement through their
duly authorized officers, as of the date set forth above.
Systems Focused Advocacy, LLC
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Mr. Jim Briggs, General Manager Mr. Snapper L. Carr, Partner
Date: I G l3 15 Date:
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