State of Texas §

County of [[COUNTY]]§

This CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT is entered into on this the [[DAY]]day of [[MONTH]],
[[YEAR]], (hereinafter the "Effective Date") by and between the [[NAME OF MUNICIPALITY]],
Texas, a Texas municipal corporation located in [[COUNTY]] County, Texas (hereinafter referred to as
the "City") and [[NAME OF CONSULTANT]](hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant").

WITNESSETH

Whereas, the City desires to obtain professional consulting services relative to all Information
Technology (IT) services, operations and processes (hereinafter referred to as "Services"); and

Whereas, the Consultant has acquired special knowledge and attainment in the field of IT services,
operations and processes, and is willing to undertake such services of the City in exchange for fees
hereinafter specified; NOW THEREFORE,

THAT IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:

1. Employment of Consultant. The Consultant will perform as an independent contractor all Services
under this Contract to the prevailing professional standards consistent with the level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by members of his profession currently practicing in the same locality under
similar conditions including reasonable, informed judgment, and prompt, timely action. If the
Consultant is representing that he has special expertise in one or more areas to be utilized in this
contract, then the Consultant agrees to perform those special expert services to the appropriate local,
state or national professional standards.

2. Scope of Services. The Consultant agrees to provide professional consulting services to the City
upon request of the City Secretary beginning on the Effective Date of this Contract.

It is agreed that the Consultant will aid, assist and/or advise the City on matters relating to the
acquisition, management and day-to-day utilization or support of information technology. Additionally,
it is agreed that the Consultant will, as requested, aid, assist and/or advise the City with development of
IT policies and procedures.

It is agreed that special projects may be added to this Contract upon request by the City and agreed to
by the Consultant.

The Consultant shall not undertake any work or provide any services under this Contract unless under
the request of the City Secretary. The City Secretary shall be the point of contact between the
Consultant and the City. Consultant may not employ subcontractors to perform the Services hereunder
except with the City's express prior written approval.

The City agrees that the Consultant shall not be required to work full-time for the City under this
Contract. The Consultant is free to work for individuals or other entities during this term of this
Contract.
Consultant will undertake no obligations, commitments, or impediments of any kind that will limit or
prevent the performance of her Services according to the City's best interests. In case of any conflict
between interests of City and any other entity, Consultant shall fully and immediately disclose the issue
to City and, without City's express approval, shall take no action contrary to City's interests.

3. Compensation. The City agrees to pay the Consultant for services performed under this contract at a
rate of one hundreddollars ($100) per hour, with invoices to be paid within 30 days of receipt. Any
special project shall be billed at an hourly rate to be determined and pre-approved by council based on
the scope of the project, and where appropriation has been made in the City budget.

4. Term. This Contract shall begin on the Effective Date and shall terminate following the conclusion of
the 2012fiscal year. The Contract may automatically renew annually following the conclusion of the
2012 fiscal year, subject to appropriation of funding therefor.

5. Early Termination. The City or the Consultant may terminate this Contract at any time upon written
notice to either party.

6. Notice. All notices given by mail shall be sent to the following addresses:

CONSULTANT
[[NAME OF CONSULTANT]]
[[ADDRESS OF CONSULTANT]]

CITY
[[NAME OF MUNICIPALITY]]
Attn: [[NAME OF CONTACT]]
[[ADDRESS OF MUNICIPALITY]]

7. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Texas shall govern enforcement and interpretation of this
Agreement. Venue and jurisdiction for any court action filed regarding this Contract may lie in any
competent court of [[COUNTY]] County, Texas.

8. Authority. This instrument forms a Contract only when executed in writing by duly authorized
representatives of City and Consultant. By their signatures on this document, the signatories represent
that they have actual authority to enter this Agreement for the respective parties.

9. Independent Contractor. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Contract as an independent
contractor, and not as an agent or employee of City. No employee or official of City shall supervise
Consultant. Consultant shall exercise no supervision over any employee or official of City. Consultant
shall not represent that it is an employee or agent of the City in any capacity. Consultant is not entitled
to insurance or workers' compensation benefits and is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on
money earned under this Agreement. Except as this Contract expressly states, Consultant shall, at its
sole expense, supply all equipment and materials, machinery, tools, superintendence, insurance and
other accessories and Services necessary. Contractor shall be an independent contractor under the terms
of this agreement and shall assume all of the rights, obligations, and liabilities applicable to an
independent contractor, and any provision in this agreement which may appear to give the City the
right to direct Contractor as to the details of doing the work herein covered shall be deemed to mean
that Contractor shall follow the desires of the City in the results of the work only.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS in [[COUNTY]] County, Texas, this the [[DAY]] day of
[[MONTH]], [[YEAR]].

[[NAME OF MUNICIPALITY]], TEXAS

[[NAME OF CONTACT]]
Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________
[[NAME OF PERSON ATTESTING]]
City Secretary

CONSULTANT

[[NAME OF CONSULTANT]]