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i 7'. Care oi Froper~?: The contractor agrees that it shall be the responsible for the proper custody and care of any property famished it for use in connection with the performance of this Contract or purchased by it for this Contract and will reimburse the Department for loss or damage of such property.. 18. Access to Persons and Records: The State Auditor shall have access to person and records as of all Contractors or Grants entered into by State agencies or political subdivisions in accordance with General Statue 147-64.7. Additionally, as the State funding authority, the Depm'anent of Health and Human Services shall have access to persons and records as a result of all COntracts of grants entered into by State - agencies or political subdivisions. The Contractor shall retain all records for a period of three years following completion of the Contractor or until all audits are resolved. 19. Copyrights and distribution of Material: N6 detive'rable items produced in whole or in part under this agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by on behalf of the Contractor. 20. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor expressly states that is presently has no in'terest and shall not acquire any interest. direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance ofservice~ required .to be performed under this Contract7 The Contractor shall not employ any person having such interest daring the performances of this Contract. The contractor further agrees to nc~tify the Council in writing of any instances that might have the appearance of a conflict of interest. Upon execution of this Contract and prior to disbursement of funds, the Contractor shall submit to the Council a notarized copy of the Contractor's policy addressing conflict of interest in accordance with North Carolina General Statue 143-61. 21. Insurance: The Contractor agrees to furnish worker's compensation, liability insurance and other insurance · as may be required to protect the Contractor and State against claims, which may arise 'from the Contractor's performance. Providing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage is a material obligation of the Contractor and is of the'essence of this Contract. All such insurance meet all }aws of the State of North Carolina. Such insurance coverage shall be obtained fi-om companies that are authorized to prox4de such coverage and that are authorized by the Commissioner if Insurance to do business in North Carolina. The Contractor shall at all times comply with terms of'such insurance policies, and all requirements of the insurer under and such insurance policies, except as they may conflict with existing North Carolina 'laws or this Contract. The limits of coverage under each insurance policy maintained by the Contractor shall not be interpreted as limiting the Contractor's liability and obligations under the Contract.