Common use of Status of Consultant Clause in Contracts

Status of Consultant. It is agreed that District is interested only in the results obtained from service hereunder and that Consultant shall perform as an independent contractor with sole control of the manner and means of performing the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall complete this Agreement according to its own methods of work which shall be in the exclusive charge and control of Consultant and which shall not be subject to control or supervision by the District, except as to the results of the work. Consultant is, for all purposes arising out of this Agreement, an independent contractor, and neither Consultant nor its employees shall be deemed an employee of the District for any purpose. It is expressly understood and agreed that Consultant and its employees shall in no event be entitled to any District benefits to which District employees are entitled, including, but not limited to overtime, retirement benefits, insurance, vacation, worker's compensation, sick or injury leave or other benefits.