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ge The services provided by TMA will be perfomied in accordance with the terms and conditions provided by this Agreement and in compliance with all applicable North Carolina Statutes and County Ordinances or Resolutions governing the listing and assessment of business personal property, motel/hotel occupancy tax, and the application and classification of present use value assessment. Audits to be perfmmed by TMA under the terms of this agreement shall be selected and assigned by the County Assessor or County Finance Director as may be applicable. It is expressly agreed by the parties that all work performed by TMA shall be under the direct supervision and control of the County. All correspondence in connection with audits will be signed by the applicable County authority or authorized designee. In order to assist in the scheduling of taxpayers' listings selected by the County for audit, the County agrees to make available to TMA copies of the personal property listings for the years for which audits are to be performed. TMA agrees to perform audits for the most current year following the assignment and for applicable prior years as may be directed by the County. It is expressly understood by TMA that it and its employees are subject to Confidentiality Requirements as provided by the North Carolina General Statutes and the penalties contained therein. TMA agrees to abide by the Statutes concerning confidentiality of taxpayer records and shall hold the County harmless from any liability which may result from an action involving TMA or its employees or agents regarding confidentiality of taxpayer records. TMA agrees to provide training to designated employees of the County as to all aspects of the audit services provided pursuant to this agreement. Any appropriate designee of the County may accompany TMA on any audit, provided the County shall be responsible for the travel-related expenses of such county employee. TMA agrees that no employee of the company will consult with or answer questions regarding any aspect of an audit being performed, except with authorized County Officials and the taxpayer being audited, unless otherwise directed to do so by an authorized County Official. If through any cause, TMA or the County fails to fulfill its obligations as provided by this Agreement, or materially violates any of the covenants or stipulations within this agreement, or becomes unsatisfied with services rendered, and such failure or violation continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof by a party, either party shall thereupon have the fight to terminate this agreement 2