Each Partner shall have the right at all reasonable times during usual business hours to inspect the facilities of the Partnership and to audit, examine and make copies of the books of account and other records of the Partnership. Such right may be exercised through any agent or employee of such Partner designated in writing by it or by an independent public accountant, petroleum engineer, attorney or other consultant so designated. The Partner making the request shall bear all costs and expenses incurred in any inspection, examination or audit made at such Partner’s behest.