Section 5.2

- The following shall be the responsibilities of the LGU:

1. It shall hold free and harmless and defend the PROPONENT-OPERATOR from any and all actions, claims, liabilities and suits that may arise in connection with the project site and/or right of way;

2. It shall prepare the Concept Design and Technical Specification of the PROJECT;

3. It shall shoulder any and all expenses that may be incurred in the acquisition of additional project site and/or right-of-way, if necessary, without obligation on the part of the PROPONENT-OPERATOR;

4. It shall be responsible for the necessary peace-keeping force to maintain peace and order in the PROJECT Site;

5. It shall monitor the implementation of the PROJECT during its construction period to ensure that it is completed under the agreed Concept Design and Technical Specifications; and

6. It shall immediately upon completion of the construction of the FACILITY, grant the PROPONENT-OPERATOR the franchise to operate the same.