Outside Counsel--Ethics Investigation

This contract is for professional services related to an ethics investigation. The Town of Fountain Hills has hired Frank Cassidy, P.C. to conduct an independent investigation into an ethics complaint. The contract includes provisions for compensation, payments, and termination. The scope of work includes completing a review of materials and rendering determinations regarding ethics complaints. The contract also includes provisions for confidentiality, records, and audit rights. Some key points about this contract include: • The contract is for a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four successive one-year terms. • The compensation rate is $195 per hour, with travel time and other expenses paid in accordance with the terms of the Engagement Letter. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for convenience, cause, and due to work stoppage. • The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, records, and audit rights, including the requirement that the Consultant establish and maintain procedures and controls to ensure the confidentiality of records. • The contract includes provisions for indemnification, including the requirement that the Consultant indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town and its officials and employees. • The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution, including the requirement that any disputes be resolved through arbitration.