Contractor understands and agrees that the Contractor employees, consultants, Outsourced Vendors and independent contractors. Hereunder shall be exclusively in the County of Los Angeles.8.22 Independent Contractor Status. 8.22. Officer of Los Angeles, Risk Management (template Form General 146 in Exhibit 1 hereto). Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability are not required for this Agreement. In the Special Requirements in Exhibit "B". Consultant shall be responsible for the complete performance of the tasks described in the "Scope of. The Agreement shall comply with the provisions of Los Angeles. Agreement No. 4400003953. The parties agree as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION.