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SECTION 8. Relationship. <br /> A. Independent Contractor. The Provider shall at all times be an independent <br /> contractor rather than an employee of the Commission, and no act, action or omission to <br /> act by the Provider shall in any way bind or obligate the Commission, except as <br /> specifically provided under the terms of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed by <br /> the parties that the Provider will not be entitled to any benefits enjoyed by the <br /> Commission or the staff of the Commission in the normal course of their employment. <br /> B. Tax Obligations. The Provider is solely responsible for compliance with <br /> federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to taxes and social security payments <br /> that may be required to be made in connection with the compensation provided under this <br /> Agreement. The Commission, however, may file informational returns with the United <br /> States Internal Revenue Service or similar state agency regarding payments made to the <br /> Provider in accordance with this Agreement under conditions imposed by federal, state or <br /> local laws applicable to such payment. The Commission shall provide IRS Form 1099 if <br /> applicable. <br /> SECTION 9. Indemnification. <br /> The Provider hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the <br /> Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims of <br /> any nature which arise from the performance by the Provider under this Agreement and <br /> from all costs and attorney fees in connection therewith, excepting for claims arising out <br /> of the negligence of the Commission, its officials, directors, employees, and agents. The <br /> obligations of the Provider under this Section shall survive the termination or expiration <br /> of this Agreement. <br /> SECTION 10. Equal Opportunity. <br /> The Provider shall comply with federal, state and local law in its hiring and <br /> employment practices and policies for any activity covered by this Agreement. <br /> SECTION 11. Entire Agreement. <br /> This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between the <br /> Parties as to the subject matter hereof, and merges and supersedes all prior discussions, <br /> agreements, and understanding of any and every nature between them. <br /> SECTION 12. Law Governing. <br /> This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the <br /> State of Indiana. <br /> 10 <br />