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CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES. A301 Non-discrimination The Corporation agrees that there shall be no discrimination against any Performer because of age, race, gender, sexual preference, creed, colour, national origin, or disability. A302 The Corporation assumes the risk of the artistic and professional competence of a Performer engaged by the Corporation. A303 ACTRA undertakes to promote and demand professional conduct from Performers engaged to perform under the provisions of this Agreement. A304 Conditions on Engagement Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent a Performer from obtaining better rates, terms, or conditions than the minimum rates or conditions provided herein. A Performer engaged at rates, terms, or conditions in excess of the minima provided for herein shall continue to have the benefit of all other provisions of the Agreement. A305 Independent Producer In the event that the Corporation engages or commissions an independent producer to produce a program, and where no Agreement exists between the independent producer and ACTRA, the Corporation shall, in any Agreement with such producer, include a provision requiring such producer to become a signatory to this Agreement by means of a Letter of Adherence, which then shall be an Agreement between such producer and ACTRA. ACTRA may require an independent producer to post adequate cash bond or other negotiable security to be held in trust by ACTRA for the protection of its members. A306 It is understood that the Corporation is required to enact policies governing the status of persons who declare their candidacy for public office in federal, provincial, or municipal elections and who are employed and/or engaged by the Corporation. A307 ACTRA shall provide each major CBC location with a National list of members in good standing, with their social insurance numbers where possible, once each year. A308 ACTRA may appoint stewards for each program on which Performers are engaged. The xxxxxxx shall receive any complaints or grievances and shall act as a representative of ACTRA. A309 Administration Fee In recognition of ACTRA’s responsibility in administering the Agreement, the Corporation shall share in the costs of such stewarding by contributing one percent ( 1%) of the total gross fees paid under ACTRA jurisdiction. Such payment shall be made monthly, on or before the fifteenth (15th) of the month following payment of such fees, and shall be forwarded to the National Office of ACTRA. A310 Deduction from Performer’s Fees: Guild Dues The CBC shall deduct two percent (2.0%) of the Gross Fees (inclusive of Use Fees) paid to each Performer who is an ACTRA member and remit such amount to ACTRA. During the life of this Agreement, ACTRA may amend the percentage of this deduction.