1.
Section 1: Conditions for Use of Lampton Auditorium
Use of Lampton Auditorium is subject to the conditions
stated in the Application and the Confirmation Agreement and all conditions
listed below:
a. The application form
and executed confirmation agreement, along with all fees, must be received by
the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) at least five (5) working days
prior to date of intended use;
b.
The confirmation agreement will not be binding upon the MDE unless and until
accepted and executed by the MDE;
c. Neither smoking nor alcoholic beverages
shall be permitted or allowed at any time in Lampton Auditorium;
d. Use of candles requires clear plastic or
other protection on the floor. Reservation markers placed on seats should be
fastened with ribbon. Do not use any form of tape. No nails, tacks, staples,
pins, adhesives or anything that will mar woodwork or furniture may be used.
All decorations must be removed within the time limitations of your event;
e. Portable sound or visual
equipment shall be furnished by and at the expense of the applicant;
f. Equipment available for use in the
auditorium shall consist of tables, chairs, podium, lectern, and state and
American flags;
g. Regulations
governing use of facilities as stated in these policies and in the application
form and confirmation agreement must be observed;
h. Failure of the Applicant/Lessee to comply
with any of the foregoing conditions constitutes cause for cancellation of
privilege to use the facility;
i.
The Lessee hereby further agrees and binds itself to indemnify and hold
harmless the Lessor from any liability or loss occasioned by any injury or
damage sustained by any person on said premises during this lease as a result
of the Lessee's, his guests', or independent contractor's failure to exercise
such care as is required of it by law in the operation of the said Lampton
Auditorium during said period, and the Lessee further agrees and obligates
itself to maintain and keep the said premises in a reasonable safe condition
for the use herein specified;
j.
The Lessee understands that he shall be responsible for the costs of and
repairs and/or replacement necessary due to any damage or destruction resulting
from the Lessee's, his guests', or independent contractor's use of Lampton
Auditorium;
k. The MDE will not be
responsible for any damages to articles or equipment or loss of any articles or
equipment left in the Lampton Auditorium prior to, during, or following a
function;
l. Furthermore, the MDE
is authorized to make repairs and/or purchase replacements necessary due to any
damage or destruction resulting from use of said facility caused by the Lessee,
his guests, or independent contractors and to bill the Lessee for same.
2. Section II:
Application for Use and Confirmation (See Attached)
3. Section III: Nondiscriminatory Practices
The Mississippi Department of Education does not permit the
practice of discrimination in granting permission for use of its facilities by
any organization or group which excludes persons from participation because of
race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or disability. Applicants for the use
of school facilities must agree not to engage in or permit such discrimination
while using school property.
4. Section IV: Noncompliance
a. The Applicant/Lessee understands that upon
failure to comply with any and all of the policies on use of Lampton
Auditorium, the Mississippi Department of Education may terminate and cancel
all rights and privileges of the applicant to use Lampton Auditorium.
b. No delay or omission by the MDE
in exercising any right, power, or remedy hereunder or otherwise afforded by
the policies, application or agreement, at law, or in equity shall constitute
an acquiescence therein, impair any other right, power or remedy hereunder or
otherwise afforded by any means, or operate as a waiver of such right, power or
remedy.
