COOPERATION IN FUTURE MATTERS The Executive hereby agrees that, for a period of three (3) years following his Date of Termination, he shall cooperate with the Company's reasonable requests relating to matters that pertain to the Executive's employment by the Company, including, without limitation, providing information or limited consultation as to such matters, participating in legal proceedings, investigations or audits on behalf of the Company, or otherwise making himself reasonably available to the Company for other related purposes. Any such cooperation shall be performed at times scheduled taking into consideration the Executive's other commitments, and the Executive shall be compensated at a reasonable hourly or per diem rate to be agreed by the parties to the extent such cooperation is required on more than an occasional and limited basis. The Executive shall not be required to perform such cooperation to the extent it conflicts with any requirements of exclusivity of service for another employer or otherwise, nor in any manner that in the good faith belief of the Executive would conflict with his rights under or ability to enforce this Agreement.
Recipient’s Representative; Addresses 5.01. The Recipient’s Representative referred to in Section 7.02 of the Standard Conditions is the Minister of Development and International Cooperation.
5.02. The Recipient’s Address referred to in Section 7.01 of the Standard Conditions is: Ministry of Development and International Cooperation Place Xxx Xxxxxxx 1069 Tunis Republic of Tunis Cable: Telex: Facsimile: MCIIE 18060 212-71-351666/ 000-00-000000
5.03. The World Bank’s Address referred to in Section 7.01 of the Standard Conditions is: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 0000 X Xxxxxx, X.X. Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx of America Cable: Telex: Facsimile: INTBAFRAD Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 000000 (MCI) or 64145 (MCI) 0-000-000-0000 AGREED at District of Columbia, United States of America, as of the day and year first above written. REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA By /s/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Jouini Authorized Representative INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT acting as an Implementing Agency of the Global Environment Facility By /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Authorized Representative The objective of the Project is to improve living conditions for rural communities in the Project Area inter alia by fostering increased access to basic infrastructure and services, sustainable increase of income, improved natural resource management practices and promotion of an integrated approach to community-based development among various stakeholders. The Project consists of the following parts: Part A: Financing for Execution of Investments Selected under the PDP Framework. Carrying out of selected investments encompassing works, equipment, tools, materials, consultants’ services and training, to sustain development activities in the following areas:
(i) Construction and rehabilitation of water harvesting infrastructure, establishment and rehabilitation of public and private irrigation schemes; and construction of drinking water supply systems.
(ii) Construction and rehabilitation of rural feeder roads.
(iii) Development of sustainable agricultural production systems through improved delivery of agricultural extension and advisory services, improvement of pastoral, sylvo-pastoral, and forested areas, dissemination of climate-resilient farming practices, diversification of rural economic activities, and promotion of efficient water and soil conservation practices. Part B: Development and Promotion of Use of Treated Wastewater in Agriculture
1. Carrying out of: (a) a feasibility study aimed at assessing, costing and testing the options to maximize benefits to be derived from the use of treated wastewater produced from the Greater Tunis area and transferred to rural areas; and (b) an assessment of degraded lands susceptible to being improved through the use of treated wastewater for agricultural purposes, and for adapting and mitigating the impact of climate change.
2. Development of pilot schemes to demonstrate the value and benefits to be derived from the use of treated wastewater to preserve and intensify agricultural production systems on degraded lands. Part C: Institutional Strengthening and Sensitization to Environmental Issues and IPA Methodology
1. Strengthening the capacity of institutions involved in implementation of the Project at the national, regional and local levels including RCADs and ADGs through the provision of logistical support, technical advisory services and adequate training programs.
2. Strengthening the CCU’s capacity to manage the Project efficiently including ensuring adequate monitoring and evaluation, and compliance with all safeguard measures related to implementation of the environment and social protection framework.
3. Development and execution of a communication and sensitization action plan aimed at raising awareness on environmental themes and IPA methodology.
Fees of the Independent Accountant The fees and expenses of the Independent Accountant shall be paid by Seller, on the one hand, and by Buyer, on the other hand, based upon the percentage that the amount actually contested but not awarded to Seller or Buyer, respectively, bears to the aggregate amount actually contested by Seller and Buyer.
Financial Statements, Certificates and Information The Borrower will deliver to the Banks:
(a) as soon as practicable, but, in any event not later than 100 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Borrower, the consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower as at the end of such year, consolidated statements of cash flows, and the related consolidated statements of operations, each setting forth in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, all such consolidated financial statements to be in reasonable detail, prepared in accordance with GAAP and, with respect to the consolidated financial statements, certified by Ernst & Young LLP or by other nationally recognized independent auditors selected by the Borrower and reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (the “Accountants”). In addition, simultaneously therewith, the Borrower shall provide the Banks with a written statement from such Accountants to the effect that they have read a copy of this Agreement, and that, in making the examination necessary to said certification, they have obtained no knowledge of any Default or Event of Default, or, if such Accountants shall have obtained knowledge of any then existing Default or Event of Default they shall disclose in such statement any such Default or Event of Default;
(b) as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than 60 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of the Borrower, copies of the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations of the Borrower as at the end of such quarter, subject to year-end adjustments, and the related consolidated statement of cash flows, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP (to the extent GAAP is applicable to interim unaudited financial statements) with a certification by the principal financial or accounting officer of the Borrower (the “CFO” or the “CAO”) that the consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP (to the extent GAAP is applicable to interim unaudited financial statements) and fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Borrower as at the close of business on the date thereof and the results of operations for the period then ended, subject to year-end adjustments and the exclusion of detailed footnotes;
(c) simultaneously with the delivery of the financial statements referred to in (a) and (b) above, a certificate in the form of Exhibit D hereto (the “Compliance Certificate”) signed by the CFO or the CAO or the Borrower’s corporate treasurer, stating that the Borrower and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with the covenants contained in §§7, 8 and 9 hereof as of the end of the applicable period and setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing such compliance with respect to the covenants contained in §9 hereof and that no Default or Event of Default exists, provided that if the Borrower shall at the time of issuance of such Compliance Certificate or at any other time obtain knowledge of any Default or Event of Default, the Borrower shall include in such certificate or otherwise deliver forthwith to the Banks a certificate specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and what action the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto;
(d) promptly following the filing or mailing thereof, copies of all material of a financial nature filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or sent to the Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ stockholders generally; and
(e) from time to time such other financial data and other information as any of the Banks may reasonably request through the Administrative Agent. The Borrower hereby authorizes each Bank to disclose any information obtained pursuant to this Agreement to all appropriate governmental regulatory authorities where required by law; provided, however, this authorization shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any rights to object to the disclosure by the Banks of any such information which the Borrower has or may have under the federal Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, as in effect from time to time, except as to matters specifically permitted therein.
Annual Independent Accountants’ Report (a) The Master Servicer shall cause a firm of nationally recognized independent certified public accountants (the "Independent Accountants"), who may also render other services to the Master Servicer or to the Seller, to deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Owner Trustee on or before April 30 (or 120 days after the end of the Master Servicer's fiscal year, if other than December 31) of each year, beginning on April 30, 2001, with respect to the twelve months ended the immediately preceding December 31 (or other applicable date), a report to the effect that they have examined certain documents and records relating to the servicing of Receivables under this Agreement and each Series Supplement, compared the information contained in the Master Servicer's Certificates delivered pursuant to Section 4.9 during the period covered by such report with such documents and records and that, on the basis of such examination, such accountants are of the opinion that the servicing has been conducted in compliance with the terms and conditions as set forth in Articles IV and V of this Agreement and the applicable provisions of each Series Supplement, except for such exceptions as they believe to be immaterial and such other exceptions as shall be set forth in such statement. Such report shall acknowledge that the Indenture Trustee shall be a "non- participating party" with respect to such report, or words to similar effect. The Indenture Trustee shall have no duty to make any independent inquiry or investigation as to, and shall have no obligation or liability in respect of, the sufficiency of such procedures.
(b) On or before April 30 of each calendar year, beginning with April 30, 2001, the Master Servicer shall cause a firm of nationally recognized independent public accountants (who may also render other services to the Master Servicer or Seller) to furnish a report to the Indenture Trustee, the Master Servicer and each Rating Agency to the effect that they have compared the mathematical calculations of each amount set forth in the Master Servicer's Certificates delivered pursuant to Section 4.9 during the period covered by such report with the Master Servicer's computer reports which were the source of such amounts and that on the basis of such comparison, such accountants are of the opinion that such amounts are in agreement, except for such exceptions as they believe to be immaterial and such other exceptions as shall be set forth in such statement. Such report shall acknowledge that the Indenture Trustee shall be a "non-participating party" with respect to such report, or words to similar effect. The Indenture Trustee shall have no duty to make any independent inquiry or investigation as to, and shall have no obligation or liability in respect of, the sufficiency of such procedures.
Corporate Examinations and Investigations Prior to the Closing Date, the parties acknowledge that they have been entitled, through their employees and representatives, to make such investigation of the assets, properties, business and operations, books, records and financial condition of the other as they each may reasonably require. No investigations, by a party hereto shall, however, diminish or waive any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of the party under this Agreement.
Acquisitions and Investments Borrower will not, nor will it permit any Subsidiary of Borrower to, make or suffer to exist any Investments (including without limitation, loans and advances to, and other Investments in, Subsidiaries of Borrower), or commitments therefor, or become or remain a partner in any partnership or joint venture, or to make any Entity Acquisition of any Person, except:
(i) Cash Equivalents;
(ii) Investments in existing Subsidiaries of Borrower, Investments in Subsidiaries of Borrower formed for the purpose of developing or acquiring industrial properties, or Investments in existing or newly formed joint ventures and partnerships engaged solely in the business of purchasing, developing, owning, operating, leasing and managing industrial properties;
(iii) transactions permitted pursuant to Section 6.12;
(iv) Investments permitted pursuant to Section 6.23; and
(v) Entity Acquisitions of Persons whose primary operations consist of the ownership, development, operation and management of industrial properties; provided that, after giving effect to such Entity Acquisitions and Investments, Borrower continues to comply with all its covenants herein. Entity Acquisitions permitted pursuant to this Section 6.15 shall be deemed to be “Permitted Acquisitions”.
Servicer Shall Provide Information as Reasonably Required The Servicer shall furnish to the Trustee, during the term of this Agreement, such periodic, special, or other reports or information, whether or not provided for herein, as shall be necessary, reasonable, or appropriate in respect to the Trustee, or otherwise in respect to the purposes of this Agreement, all such reports or information to be as provided by and in accordance with such applicable instructions and directions as the Trustee may reasonably require.
Audit and Inspection of Plants, Places of Business and Records (a) The State and its agents, including, but not limited to, the Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts, Attorney General and State’s Attorney and their respective agents, may, at reasonable hours, inspect and examine all of the parts of the Contractor’s and Contractor Parties’ plants and places of business which, in any way, are related to, or involved in, the performance of this Contract.
(b) The Contractor shall maintain, and shall require each of the Contractor Parties to maintain, accurate and complete Records. The Contractor shall make all of its and the Contractor Parties’ Records available at all reasonable hours for audit and inspection by the State and its agents.
(c) The State shall make all requests for any audit or inspection in writing and shall provide the Contractor with at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice prior to the requested audit and inspection date. If the State suspects fraud or other abuse, or in the event of an emergency, the State is not obligated to provide any prior notice.
(d) The Contractor will pay for all costs and expenses of any audit or inspection which reveals information that, in the sole determination of the State, is sufficient to constitute a breach by the Contractor under this Contract. The Contractor will remit full payment to the State for such audit or inspection no later than 30 days after receiving an invoice from the State. If the State does not receive payment within such time, the State may setoff the amount from any moneys which the State would otherwise be obligated to pay the Contractor in accordance with this Contract's Setoff provision.
(e) The Contractor shall keep and preserve or cause to be kept and preserved all of its and Contractor Parties’ Records until three (3) years after the latter of (i) final payment under this Contract, or (ii) the expiration or earlier termination of this Contract, as the same may be modified for any reason. The State may request an audit or inspection at any time during this period. If any Claim or audit is started before the expiration of this period, the Contractor shall retain or cause to be retained all Records until all Claims or audit findings have been resolved.
(f) The Contractor shall cooperate fully with the State and its agents in connection with an audit or inspection. Following any audit or inspection, the State may conduct and the Contractor shall cooperate with an exit conference.
(g) The Contractor shall incorporate this entire Section verbatim into any contract or other agreement that it enters into with any Contractor Party.
REPRESENTATIVE; ADDRESSES 5.01. The Borrower’s Representative is the Minister of Finance.
5.02. The Borrower’s Address is: Ministry of Finance Sanlihe Beijing 100820 People’s Republic of China Facsimile: (00-00) 00 00 00 00 5.03. The Bank’s Address is: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 0000 X Xxxxxx, X.X. Washington, D.C. 20433 United States of America Cable address: Telex: Facsimile: INTBAFRAD Washington, D.C. 248423(MCI) or 64145(MCI) 0-000-000-0000 AGREED at Beijing, People’s Republic of China, as of the day and year first above written. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA By /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT By /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
