AUTHORITY OF THE ARCHITECT. 6.1 All work shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner and to the satisfaction of the Architect. The Architect shall decide all questions which arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, manner of performance, rate of progress of the work, sequence of the construction, interpretation of the plans and specifications, acceptable fulfillment of the Contract, compensation, mutual rights between contractors under these specifications and suspension of the Work. He shall determine the amount and quality of work performed and materials furnished, and his decisions and estimates shall be final. His estimate in such event shall be a condition precedent to the right of the CONTRACTOR to receive money due him under the Contract.
AUTHORITY OF THE ARCHITECT. The Architect has the authority to act on behalf of the District to the extent provided for in the Contract, unless otherwise modified by written instrument signed by the District's General Manager that will be shown, and given, to the Contractor. The District's instructions to the Contractor will generally be issued through the Architect, except that the District reserves the right to issue instructions directly to the Contractor through its General Manager, or other representative as may be designated in writing by the General Manager and delivered to the Contractor.
