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be deemed to include: gross negligence in the handling of County affairs; willful violation of the provisions of law; willful disregard of a direct order, demand, or policy of the County; conduct unbecoming a public employee; illegal or habitual drug abuse; arrest; conviction of a felony; conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude or relating to official duties; or violation of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees; or as set forth in Section 4 above. C. Should the County Administrator become permanently disabled or otherwise unable effectively to perform his duties and responsibilities, and/or to exercise his powers as County Administrator as provided in this Agreement because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or health for a period of four (4) successive weeks, Board shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with provisions of subsection A above. 10. Severance. If County terminates this Agreement at any time without cause, County shall pay County Administrator 20 weeks of severance equal to County Administrator's then salary as set forth in Section 5 in effect at the time of termination. 11. No Property Rights. The County Administrator shall not acquire any property rights in employment or continued employment as a result of this Agreement, but shall obtain only those contractual rights described herein. 12. Interpretation. This Agreement has been submitted to the equal review and scrutiny of both parties, and both parties agree that it fairly and accurately sets forth the terms of their agreement. In any dispute between the parties, the Agreement shall be given a fair and reasonable interpretation, without consideration or weight being given to the fact that it was initially prepared or drafted by any particular party. 13. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is deemed to be separate and divisible. If any provision shall be held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. 15. Jurisdiction and Venue. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in the county or circuit court sitting in Indian River County, Florida. 16. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT. ALL SUCH ISSUES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY NON -JURY TRIAL. 17. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by subsequent written agreement signed by the County Administrator and the Board. F:Ummey Dyd=lCouwy AdmlAis rConanct-1023.do= 4