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8. RATES AND CHARGES 8.1 Initial Rates. The initial rates and charges for all services shall be in accordance with Exhibit E. 8.2 Regulation of Basic Service Rates. Grantor shall retain the authority to regulate basic service rates for the period permitted by applicable law. 9. PURCHASING, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 9.1 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action P__r_o~ ~ramsrams. Throughout the term of the franchise, Grantee shall co~uct its business as an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, throughout the term of the franchise, the Grantee shall maintain a policy that all employment decisions, practices and procedures are based on merit and ability without discrimination in violation of state or federal law on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or physical or mental handicap. The Grantee's policy shall apply to all employment actions including advertising, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, remuneration, selection for training, company benefits, disciplinary action, lay-off and termination. The Grantee shall carry out this policy through continued dedication to a determined and sustained effort to provide equal employment opportunities to all by taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified, women, minorities, persons who are physically or mentally handicapped and veterans. The Grantee shall provide to the City a written Affirmative Action Program to carry out this policy no later than sixty (60) days after the effective date of this franchise. 10. REGULATION 10.1 Franchise Regulation. The franchise granted under this Agreement s~iall be subject to regulation by Grantor in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1224 and applicable law. Grantor may, at its sole option, enter tni o joint regulatory agreements with other Grantors in adjacent jurisdictions served by the same cable system. 10.2 Remedies for Franchise Violations. (a) In addition to the remedies for delays in construction as specified in Ordinance No. 1224 and Section 4.3 of this Agreement, Grantor reserves the right to impose the following remedy in lieu of liquidated damages in the event Grantee violates any other material provision of the franchise, provided that Grantee has not commenced corrective action within thirty (30) days written notice by certified mail to the general manager of the Grantee: ~a