Independent Service Provider The services to be performed by Service Provider are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or benefits or for any other purpose.
Independent Parties For purposes of this Agreement, the Parties are independent contractors and neither may be considered an agent or an employee of the other. No joint venture, partnership or like relationship is created between the Parties by this Agreement.
Independent Testing Owner shall furnish independent tests, inspections and reports required by law, the Contract Documents or deemed appropriate by the Owner, such as structural, mechanical, and chemical tests, tests for air and water pollution, and tests for hazardous materials to be conducted by consultants retained by the Owner.