Common use of Franchises, etc Clause in Contracts

Franchises, etc. Except as otherwise agreed to in writing by --------------- Wisconsin Energy, WICOR shall cause those of the WICOR Companies that are public utilities to use all reasonable best efforts to maintain in effect and renew all existing franchises, certificates of authority, certificates of public convenience and necessity and other permits, as the case may be, pursuant to which any of the WICOR Companies operates in its service territories. WICOR shall notify Wisconsin Energy promptly in the event that it becomes aware of any problem, complaint or proceeding which could reasonably be expected to result in the termination or non-renewal of any such franchise, certificate or permit.