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A- TRUE COPY CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE J . R . SMITH , CLERK services and commodities , provided that such subcontract has been approved by the DIVISION , such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, and provided that it is understood by the GRANTEE that the DIVISION shall not be liable to the subcontractor for any expenses or liabilities incurred under the subcontract and that the GRANTEE shall be solely liable to the subcontractor for all expenses and liabilities incurred under the subcontract . k . Neither the State nor any agency or subdivision of the State waives any defense of sovereign immunity, or increases the limits of its liability, upon entering into a contractual relationship . 1 . The GRANTEE , its officers , agents , and employees , in performance of this agreement, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee or agent of the DIVISION . Under this agreement, GRANTEE is not entitled to accrue any benefits of state employment, including retirement benefits, and any other rights or privileges connected with employment in the State Career Service . GRANTEE agrees to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each subcontractor of the GRANTEE will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to be an agent , servant , joint venturer, or partner of the DIVISION . m . The GRANTEE shall not assign, sublicense , nor otherwise transfer its rights , duties , or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of the DIVISION, whose consent shall not unreasonably be withheld . The agreement transferee must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the program . If the DIVISION approves a transfer of the GRANTEE ' s obligations , the GRANTEE remains responsible for all work performed and all expenses incurred in connection with the Agreement . In the event the Legislature transfers the rights , duties , or obligations of the Department to another governmental entity pursuant to Section 20 . 06 , Florida Statutes, or otherwise , the rights , duties , and obligations under this agreement shall also be transferred to the successor government entity as if it were an original party to the agreement. n . This agreement shall bind the successors , assigns , and legal representatives of the GRANTEE and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligation of the DIVISION . o . The State of Florida' s performance and obligation to pay under this agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the legislature . In the event that the state funds on which this agreement is dependent are withdrawn, this agreement is terminated and the DIVISION has no further liability to the GRANTEE beyond that already incurred by the termination date . In the event of a state revenue shortfall , the total grant shall be reduced in accordance with Section 257 . 21 , Florida Statutes . p . If the GRANTEE is in noncompliance with any term( s) of this grant agreement or any other grant agreement with any Division of Library and Information Services , the Division of Historical Resources or the Division of Cultural Affairs , the Division may withhold grant payments until the GRANTEE comes into compliance . Violation of a grant program requirement, including but not limited to failure to submit grant reports and other grant documents ; submission of incomplete grant reports or other grant documents ; or violation of other grant agreement requirements ; shall constitute a basis for the Division to place the GRANTEE in noncompliance status with the Department of State . Page 5 of 6 State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement Chapter 1 B -2 . 011 ( 2 ) ( a ) , Florida Administrative Code , Effective 4 - 10-2012