Common use of External Relations Clause in Contracts

External Relations. UPC will provide assistance and advice to Overnite with respect to political action committees and lobbying and legislative matters at the Federal Congressional and Executive levels. In connection with the provision of such services by UPC’s employees, UPC’s Vice President – External Relations shall have the sole authority and discretion to determine whether such services will be provided by UPC and its employees. In addition, UPC’s Vice President—External Relations agrees to request lobbying firms or lobbyists currently employed by UPC to provide services at their hourly rate to Overnite without requiring any additional or separate retainer. UPC will have no obligation to Overnite, if such firms or individuals refuse to provide such services. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything set forth in this Agreement, UPC will not be required to request any such lobbying firm or individual, including its own Governmental Relations staff, to provide services to Overnite that in the sole and exclusive opinion of UPC conflict with, or otherwise adversely affect, the business or interests of UPC.