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aware that: (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and <br />vendor has been executed; or (ii) the local governmental entity is <br />considering entering into a contract with the vendor; or has a family <br />relationship with the local government officer. <br />v. (a-1). A local government officer is not required to file a conflicts <br />disclosure statement in relation to a gift accepted by the officer or a <br />family member of the officer if the gift is: (1) a political contribution <br />as defined by Title 15, Election Code; or (2) food accepted as a guest. <br />vi. (a-2). A local government officer is not required to file a conflicts <br />disclosure statement under Subsection (a) if the local governmental <br />entity or vendor described by that subsection is an administrative <br />agency created under Section 791.013, Government Code. <br />vii. A local government officer shall file the conflicts disclosure <br />statement with the records administrator of the local governmental <br />entity not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date <br />on which the officer becomes aware of the facts that require the filing <br />of the statement under Subsection (a). <br />4.13 Debarment and Suspension JExecutive Orders 12549 and 12689 <br />The FIRM certifies, by entering into this CONTRACT, that neither it nor its <br />principals are presently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for <br />participation in federally -assisted programs under Executive Orders 12549 (1986) and <br />12689 (1989). The term "principal" for purposes of this CONTRACT is defined as an <br />officer, director, owner, partner, key employee, or other person with primary management <br />or supervisory responsibilities, or a person who has a critical influence on or substantive <br />control over the operations of the FIRM. The FIRM understands that it must not make <br />any award or permit any award (or contract) at any tier to any party which is debarred or <br />suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal <br />assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension." <br />4.14 E ual Opportunity Clause. <br />During the performance of this contract, the FIRM agrees as follows: <br />a. The FIRM will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for <br />employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender <br />identity, or national origin. The FIRM will take affirmative action to ensure <br />that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during <br />employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual <br />orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, <br />but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or <br />transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates <br />of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including <br />apprenticeship. The FIRM agrees to post in conspicuous places, available <br />Page 10 of 28 <br />