30. Article 16. A. Change in Political Status - Applicable Law. Marshallese Custom and Tradition It is expressly understood that the Marshal] Islands are presently a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and that negotiations are in progress toward termination of that Trusteeship. Change in political status of the Marshall Islands shall not operate to modify, alter or amend this agreement or to relieve either party of any duty or obligation hereunder. B. This agreement shall be construed according to the law of the Marshall Islands. C. The Contractor hereby agrees to take Marshallese custom and tradition into account in its administration of the health services system and to respect the same. No employee shall be compelled by reason of employment by the Contractor to do any act or refrain from doing any act which would violate Marshallese custom and tradition. On questions of custom and tradition the Contractor, as the party responsible for management and control of the healtt services system, shall have the same right as any depart- ment or agency of the Government to seek the advice of the Traditional Rights Court of the Marshall Islands on questions of custom and tradition.