Common use of Observe and Comply Clause in Contracts

Observe and Comply. The Program Coordinator shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and State laws and regulations and with all County rules and procedures which in any way affects this Agreement and the services provided hereunder, including Courtroom security rules and policies. The Program Coordinator shall observe and comply with all orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be considered. The Program Coordinator agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless County and all of its officers, agents, and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees. COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS Date: By: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Agent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Date: 6/17/2019 By: Title: Program Manager The Program Coordinator shall perform the following duties and services as described in the Collin County VALOR program, approved by the court at the request of the “County” to evaluate and monitor the VALOR program and eligible justice-involved Veteran participation in the program. “Program Coordinator” shall perform the services at the Community Corrections Facility, Courthouse, other county locations or at the Program Coordinator’s office in Melissa, TX. In providing services, the Program Coordinator shall conduct herself with the highest professional ethics in the performance of the service within the statute of the law. The goal of the Collin County/VALOR program is to move Justice-involved veterans (JIV) out of the traditional criminal justice process and into appropriate, individualized rehabilitative alternatives that improve mental health and successfully lead to community reintegration and criminal case resolution. Once veterans have been screened, assessed, approved for participation, and transferred into this program, they promptly begin a treatment program that is specific to their needs. In addition to program team meetings, the program may involve drug and/or alcohol treatment, random drug testing, support group meetings, vocational or job counseling, educational classes, and community supervision. Many services are provided by outside agencies, and participants are referred as needed. While actual length varies based on participant progress, the 4-to-24 month program consists of 4 phases requiring frequent meetings with mental health and drug abuse clinicians, as well as Probation Department and Sheriff’s Office personnel during each phase. The Program Coordinator will provide the following services and complete the described requirements: 1. Will serve as the conduit between Texas Veterans Courts and VALOR. 2. Will serve as the liaison between the VALOR team and Judge. 3. Will conduct initial eligibility assessments for VALOR participants as directed in the Plan of Operation. 4. Will work with the Judge and VALOR Program Team to develop and maintain program and admission requirements, policies, and procedures, as developed by the grant guidelines and/or the Collin County Veterans’ Court program and to keep up with best practices. 5. Will maintain the VALOR grant budget, receiving and ensuring all invoices are paid and documented appropriately. 6. Will ensure that the privacy of the individual in the program is maintained. 7. Will update and maintain a database for all eligible applicants for each County involved in the program. 8. Will collect, maintain, analyze, and submit necessary program data to TVC to complete all quarterly reporting requirements as set out by the TVC Mental Health grant guidelines. 9. Will be available by phone and e-mail during regular business hours and otherwise as needed. 10. Will coordinate with county stakeholders and VALOR team members. 11. Will attend court sessions scheduled for the program, as needed. 12. Will work closely with each county, serving as the primary point of contact for questions and concerns regarding eligibility criteria and the VALOR program as a whole.