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I recognize that by signing this Agreement I am waiving and releasing any employment discrimination and retaliation claims that I might have under the Minnesota Human Rights Act ('MHRA'). Under the MHRA (Minnesota Statutes § 363A.31), I have the right to rescind this release of claims in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days after signing it. This right of rescission applies only to any claims arising under the MHRA. For a rescission of claims arising under the MHRA to be effective, it must be delivered to Lauren Wipper, either personally or by United States mail within the fifteen (15) day period. If delivered by mail, the rescission must be postmarked within the fifteen (15) day period, properly addressed to Lauren Wipper, City of Elk River, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, Minnesota 55330 and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. 8. Effect of Rescission of Release of Claims. If I revoke or rescind any part of the Release of All Claims in this Agreement, paragraph 1 of this Agreement will automatically be rescinded without further action by either party. 9. Non -Disparagement. I agree not to make any disparaging or negative remarks, either verbally or in writing, regarding the City or any of the City's current or former employees, elected or appointed officials, representatives, or business partners, either individually or in any representative capacity, with regard to acts occurring before the signing of this Agreement. 10. No Admission of Wrongdoing. Nothing in this Agreement may be construed to be an admission of liability or wrongdoing by, against, or on behalf of the City or me. Any form of wrongdoing or liability is expressly denied by the City and its representatives and by the undersigned and his representatives. 11. Complete Agreement. I acknowledge and agree that there are no other agreements, covenants, promises, undertakings, or understandings between me and the City except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement and that I have not relied on any statement, representation, or promise of the City, or of any representative or attorney for the City, in executing this Agreement, except as may be set forth explicitly in this Agreement. No modification of, or addition to, this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by all Parties to this Agreement. 12. Miscellaneous. I understand that this Agreement is a contract, and that the contract has been agreed upon by the City in Minnesota, and that this Agreement will be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Minnesota. I also understand that if either the City or I believe that this Agreement has been violated or breached in some fashion, that any litigation brought to enforce this Agreement must be brought in the State of Minnesota. I also understand that nothing M 230598v1 Page 130 of 201