Captions, References and Construction Clause Samples

Captions, References and Construction. Pronouns, wherever used herein, and of whatever gender, shall include natural persons and corporations and associations of every kind and character, and the singular shall include the plural wherever and as often as may be appropriate. Article and section headings are for convenience of reference and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the terms “hereof,” “hereby,” “herein,” or words of similar import are used in this Agreement, they shall be construed as referring to this Agreement in its entirety rather than to a particular section or provision, unless the context specifically indicates to the contrary. Whenever the word “including” is used herein, it shall be construed to mean including without limitation. Any reference to a particular “Article”, “Section”, “Schedules” or “Exhibit” herein shall be construed as referring to the indicated article, section or exhibit of this Agreement unless the context indicates to the contrary. Each party hereto acknowledges participating in the drafting of this Agreement and agrees that this Agreement shall not be construed more stringently against one party than the other.

Captions, References and Construction. Captions, titles, and headings to articles and sec- tions of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to affect the interpretation or construction of this Agreement. Any reference herein to a particular Section number (e.g., “Section 2”), shall be deemed a reference to all Sections of this Agreement that bear sub-numbers to the number of the referenced Section (e.g., Sections 2.1, 2.1.1, etc.). The terms “this Agreement,” “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular article, section or other portion hereof. Unless otherwise specified, “days” means calendar days. Any use of the term “including” in this Agreement shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without limitation” or “but not limited to.” THEREFORE, the parties have executed this Agreement. This Agreement must have the signature of an authorized representative of the Consultant. Insert the following attestation for Board signature only ATTESTED: By: Secretary CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, acting by and through its BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS By: Insert “President,” “CEO/Manager” or appropriate Chief title depending on $ amount (See Contracting Procedures in Financial Manual) DATE: APPROVED: By: Insert appropriate Chief title if Board or CEO/Manager signs above REGISTERED AND COUNTERSIGNED: CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER By: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇’▇▇▇▇▇, CPA Auditor APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Office of General Counsel