HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-021 BOCC - Amendment to Agreement for County Manager Search
AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT, made as of this ~ day of , 2009, by and between THE
MERCER GROUP, INC., 3443 Highway 39 North, Louisb g, North Carolina 27549 and
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, North Cazolina
27278.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Orange County (hereinafter referred to as the "County") desires to amend the
August 19, 2008 contract between it and The Mercer Group, Inc. to conduct a seazch for a County
Manager for the County; and
WHEREAS, The Mercer Group, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Mercer") has agreed to the
County's request; and
WHEREAS, Mercer desires to assist the County in conducting the County's search for a
County Manager.
NO W THEREFORE, in consideration of the following mutual covenants and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by all parties
hereto, Mercer and the County hereby agree as follows:
1. Mercer agrees to provide services and support, to be provided by Phillip and Kay
Robertson, to the County in the conduct of the County's search for a County
Manager. Mercer agrees to conduct the County's project in accordance with scope of
services outlined in its discussions with the County Commissioners on the evening of
April 13, 2009, as reflected in the document entitled "Executive Seazch
Methodology" that is part of the minutes of the meeting along with all discussion
reflected in the minutes of the same meeting between Mercer and the County
Commissioners. The Executive Search Methodology document and a draft of the
minutes are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The County agrees to compensate Mercer for its services in the amount of $15,750
for professional services and not-to-exceed $6,000 in actual expenses.
3. The County and Mercer both agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws
of the State of North Cazolina.
4. The County and Mercer both agree that in the event that any dispute arises between
the parties, the complaining party shall promptly notify the other of the dispute in
writing. Each party shall respond to the other party in writing within ten (10)
working days of receipt of such notice.
Agreement, Continued:
5. The County and Mercer both agree that any amendments to this Agreement shall be
made in writing, and executed by both parties. No proposed amendment which is not
in writing and executed by both parties shall effect the terms of this Agreement.
6. The parties shall have the right at the convenience of either party to terminate this
Agreement following ten (10) days written notice to the affected party. Should either
party terminate this Agreement the County shall only be obligated to pay Mercer for
those services already provided.
ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
ATTEST:
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THE MERCER GROUP, INC.
By: tJ~li
hillip b son
Senior Vice President