Employment Position and Duties During the Term, the Company agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts employment with the Company as its Chief Executive Officer subject to the general supervision, advice and direction of the Company's Chairman of the Board ("Chairman") and the Board, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Executive's authority, duties and responsibilities shall be consistent with such authority, duties and responsibilities as are customary for this position, including, without limitation: supervising and managing all aspects of the Company's businesses; direct responsibility for each of the Company's brands; further developing, refining and implementing the Company's strategic growth plans; and overall responsibility for the Company's domestic and international operations. Executive shall also perform such other services and duties as the Chairman or Board may from time-to-time designate in his or its sole discretion. During the Term, the Company agrees that Executive will be nominated for election by its shareholders to the Board. Executive shall faithfully, honestly and diligently serve the Company, devote his full working time and attention to his duties, use his best efforts to promote the interests of the Company and follow the reasonable and lawful instructions of the Chairman or the Board. Executive shall carry out his duties in a manner consistent with and in compliance with all present and future requirements and limitations of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Executive acknowledges and fully understands that by entering into this Agreement, he undertakes a fiduciary relationship with the Company and, as a fiduciary, is under an obligation to use due care and act in the best interest of the Company at all times. Executive agrees that he shall at all times observe and be bound by all rules, policies, procedures, practices, and resolutions adopted, or to be adopted, by the Company which are generally applicable to the Company's officers and employees and which do not otherwise conflict with this Agreement. Executive shall not engage in any other business that would interfere with his duties, provided that nothing contained herein is intended to limit Executive's right to make passive investments in the securities of publicly-owned companies or other businesses which will not interfere or conflict with his duties. Executive may, with the prior written consent of the Chairman, sit on the board of directors of one other company, provided that it is not a direct competitor or vendor of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Executive in the performance of his duties and responsibilities and advance expenses in connection with such indemnification to the same extent as the Company's other senior executives and officers. Executive shall be required to relocate and establish primary residence in reasonable proximity to the Company's headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or the Company's offices in New York, New York, no later than one hundred eighty (180) days following the Start Date. Sign-on Compensation: Signing Bonus: Executive shall receive a signing bonus (the "Signing Bonus") of Three Million Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($3,339,000.00), less applicable withholding taxes, payable in a lump sum within 60 days after the execution and delivery of this Agreement; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing clause of this sentence, in no event shall the Signing Bonus be paid to Executive prior to January 1, 2012. If, prior to the one year anniversary of his Start Date, Executive voluntarily terminates his employment, other than for Good Reason (as defined in Appendix A, attached), if the Company terminates him for Cause (as defined in Appendix A), or if Executive does not commence employment with the Company on the Start Date for any reason, in any case following the payment of the Signing Bonus Executive or his estate shall repay the Company the gross amount of the Signing Bonus, within 30 days of his Termination Date (as defined in Appendix A) or the Start Date, whichever is later. In that event, to the extent permissible under applicable law, the Company may offset the amount of the Signing Bonus owed by Executive from any compensation due to the Executive upon his termination of employment.
Employment Term and Duties 2.1 The Employer hereby agrees to employ the Executive, and the Executive hereby agrees to be employed by the Employer, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2.2 Subject to the provisions of Clause 5, the initial term of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement will be 3 years, commencing on the Commencement Date. After the end of the initial 3 year term, the Executive’s employment under this Agreement will continue automatically until terminated by either Party giving to the other Party between 90 and 120 days’ written notice of termination prior to the next anniversary of this Agreement that such Party does not wish to extend Executive’s employment.
2.3 The Executive will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Employer. The Executive will use his best efforts to promote the success of the Employer’s business, and will cooperate fully with the Board in the advancement of the best interests of the Employer.
2.4 The Executive will perform his duties hereunder based at Houston, Texas, subject to reasonable travel.
2.5 The Executive will be entitled to indemnification from the Employer to the maximum extent provided in the limited liability company agreement of Employer, as in effect on the Commencement Date, for acting as an officer or director or other representative of the Employer or its Affiliates when acting on behalf of the Employer or its Affiliates, as set forth therein. Executive will be provided with directors and officers liability insurance to the same extent as that provided to other officers and directors of the Employer and its Affiliates.
Employment and Duties A. During the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), First Charter hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby agrees to serve, as a Group Executive Vice President of First Charter. As such, Executive shall have responsibilities, duties and authority reasonably accorded to, expected of, and consistent with Executive's position as a Group Executive Vice President of First Charter and will report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Charter. Executive shall also perform the duties and exercise the powers and functions that from time to time may be assigned or vested in him by the Board of Directors of First Charter (the "Board") and/or the Board of Directors of First Charter's subsidiaries in relation to: (i) First Charter; and/or (ii) any subsidiary or affiliated company of First Charter, including general responsibility for the management and operations of the Bank. Executive hereby accepts this employment upon the terms and conditions herein contained and, subject to Section 1(c), agrees to devote substantially all of his business time, attention and best efforts to promote and further the business of First Charter and the Bank.
B. Executive shall faithfully adhere to, execute and fulfill all lawful requests, instructions and policies made by the Board or its authorized agent(s).
C. Except as specifically authorized in advance by the Board, Executive shall not, during the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), be engaged as an employee or otherwise in any other business or commercial activity pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage. The foregoing limitations also shall not be construed as prohibiting Executive from making personal investments in such form or manner as will neither require his services in the operation or affairs of the companies or enterprises in which such investments are made nor violate the terms of Section 3 hereof, provided, however, that during the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), Executive may not beneficially own the stock or options to acquire stock totaling more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any corporation or entity, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire a significant present or future equity or other proprietorship interest, whether as a stockholder, partner, proprietor, or otherwise, with any enterprise, business or division thereof, that is engaged in Competitive Activity (as defined in Section 8 below) with First Charter and/or the Bank.
Retention and Duties (a) The Company hereby engages and employs Executive for the Period of Employment on the terms and conditions expressly set forth in this Agreement. Executive hereby accepts and agrees to such engagement and employment, on the terms and conditions expressly set forth in this Agreement.
(b) During the Period of Employment, Executive shall serve as Chief Executive Officer, and shall have the powers, authorities and duties customarily vested in such office in the Company’s industry.
(c) During the Period of Employment, Executive shall (i) devote substantially all of his business time, energy and skill to the performance of his duties for the Company, (ii) perform such duties in a faithful, effective and efficient manner to the best of his abilities, and (iii) remain employed with the Company on a full-time basis. Executive agrees to perform his duties and responsibilities within, and subject to, the work hours, attendance and general employment policies and practices, and such other reasonable policies, practices and restrictions as the Company shall from time to time establish for its similarly situated executives, and shall at all times carry out such policies, practices and restrictions.
(d) Executive hereby represents to the Company that: (i) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Executive of his duties hereunder do not and shall not constitute a breach of, conflict with, or otherwise contravene or cause a default under, the terms of any other agreement or policy to which Executive is a party or otherwise bound or any judgment, order or decree to which Executive is subject; (ii) Executive has no information relating to any other person or entity which would prevent Executive under the terms of any other agreement or arrangement from entering into this Agreement or carrying out his duties hereunder, or would give rise to a violation of such other agreement or arrangement; (iii) Executive is not bound by any employment, consulting, non-competition, confidentiality, trade secret or similar agreement (other than this Agreement) with any other person or entity which would prevent Executive under the terms of any other agreement or arrangement from entering into this Agreement or carrying out his duties hereunder, or would give rise to a violation of such other agreement or arrangement; and (iv) Executive understands the Company will rely upon the accuracy and truth of the representations and warranties of Executive set forth herein and Executive consents to such reliance.
Employment Terms and Duties 1.1 The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Service of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement.
1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing such duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (“Board”) or the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position as Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Service. During the Term of his employment hereunder, the Executive shall have no interest in, or perform any services during regular business hours for any other company, whether or not such company is competitive with the Corporation, except that this prohibition shall not be deemed to apply to passive investments in businesses not competitive with the business of the Corporation or to investments of 5% or less of the outstanding stock of public companies whose stock is traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market. For purposes of this Paragraph 1.2, a “passive investment” shall be deemed to mean investment in a business which does not require or result in the participation of the Executive in the management or operations of such business except during times other than regular business hours and which does not interfere with his duties and responsibilities to the Corporation. Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of the Executive to make speeches, write articles or participate in public debate and discussions in and by means of any medium of communication or serve as a director or trustee of any non-competing corporation or organization, provided that such activities are not inconsistent with the Executive’s obligations hereunder.
1.3 Consistent with the Executive’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer with respect to his duties, responsibilities and the exercise of his powers.
1.4 The services of the Executive hereunder shall be rendered primarily at the Corporation’s principal executive office currently in Stuart, Florida; provided, however, that the Executive shall make such trips outside of Stuart, Florida as shall be reasonably necessary in connection with the Executive’s duties hereunder.
1.5 The term of the Executive’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the date of this Agreement and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through May 28, 2013 (the “Term”).
Services and Duties of USBFS USBFS shall provide the following transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent services to the Fund:
A. Receive and process all orders for the purchase, exchange, transfer, and/or redemption of Fund shares in accordance with Rule 22c-1 under the 1940 Act, other applicable regulations, and as specified in the Fund's prospectus (the "Prospectus”).
B. Process purchase and redemption orders with prompt delivery, where appropriate, of payment and supporting documentation to the shareholder based on the shareholder’s or the Trust’s custodian instructions, and record the appropriate number of shares being held in the appropriate shareholder account.
C. Process redemption requests received in good order and, where relevant, deliver appropriate documentation to the Trust's custodian.
D. Pay proceeds upon receipt from the Trust's custodian, where relevant, in accordance with the instructions of redeeming shareholders.
E. Process transfers of shares in accordance with the shareholder's instructions, after receipt of appropriate documentation from the shareholder as specified in the Prospectus.
F. Prepare and transmit payments, or apply reinvestments for income dividends and capital gains distributions declared by the Trust with respect to a Fund, after deducting any amount required to be withheld by any applicable laws, rules and regulations and in accordance with shareholder instructions.
G. Serve as the Fund’s agent in connection with systematic plans including, but not limited to, systematic investment plans, systematic withdrawal plans, and systematic exchange plans.
H. Make changes to shareholder records, including, but not limited to, address and plan changes (e.g., systematic investment and withdrawal, dividend reinvestment).
I. Handle load and multi-class processing, including rights of accumulation and purchases by letters of intent in accordance with the Prospectus.
J. Record the issuance of shares of each Fund and maintain, pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), a record of the total number of shares of each Fund which are authorized, issued and outstanding.
K. Prepare ad-hoc reports as necessary at prevailing rates.
L. Mail shareholder reports and Prospectuses to current shareholders.
M. Prepare and file U.S. Treasury Department Forms 1099 and other appropriate information returns required with respect to dividends and distributions for all shareholders.
N. Provide shareholder account information upon shareholder or Trust requests and prepare and mail confirmations and statements of account to shareholders for all purchases, redemptions and other confirmable transactions as agreed upon with the Trust.
O. Mail and/or obtain shareholders’ certifications under penalties of perjury and pay on a timely basis to the appropriate federal or state authorities any taxes to be withheld on dividends and distributions paid by the Trust, all as required by applicable federal and state tax laws and regulations.
P. Answer correspondence from shareholders, securities brokers and others relating to USBFS’ duties hereunder within required time periods established by applicable regulation.
Q. Reimburse the Fund for all material losses resulting from “as of” processing errors for which USBFS is responsible in accordance with the “as of” processing guidelines set forth on Exhibit B hereto.
R. Calculate average assets held in shareholder accounts for purposes of paying Rule 12b-1 and/or shareholder servicing fees as directed by a Fund
S. Provide service and support to financial intermediaries including but not limited to trade placements, settlements, and corrections.
Employment Duties (a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company hereby employs the Executive to act for the Company during the Employment Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such employment. The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office and as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position and as the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive.
(b) Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive’s employment hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive’s good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “Affiliates”). Executive shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company. Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the brand name, reputation and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.
(c) However, the parties agree that: (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director and/or investor in other companies and projects as disclosed by Executive to, and approved by, the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.
Services and Duties As Administrator, and subject to the supervision and control of the Trustees of each Trust, EIS will hereafter provide facilities, equipment and personnel to carry out the following administrative services for operation of the business and affairs of each Trust and each of its series:
(a) Prepare, file and maintain each Trust’s governing documents, including the Declaration of Trust (which has previously been prepared and filed), the By laws, minutes of meetings of Trustees and shareholders, and proxy statements for meetings of shareholders;
(b) Prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the appropriate state securities authorities the registration statements for each Trust and each Trust’s shares and all amendments thereto, reports to regulatory authorities and shareholders, prospectuses, proxy statements, and such other documents as may be necessary or convenient to enable the Trust to make a continuous offering of its shares;
(c) Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts on behalf of each Trust with, among others, each Trust’s distributor, and custodian and transfer agent;
(d) Supervise each Trust’s fund accounting agent in the maintenance of each Trust's general ledger and in the preparation of each Trust's financial statements, including oversight of expense accruals and payments and the determination of the net asset value of each Trust's assets and of each Trust’s shares, and of the declaration and payment of dividends and other distributions to shareholders;
(e) Calculate performance data of each Trust for dissemination to information services covering the investment company industry;
(f) Prepare and file each Trust's tax returns;
(g) Examine and review the operations of each Trust's custodian and transfer agent;
(h) Coordinate the layout and printing of publicly disseminated prospectuses and reports;
(i) Prepare various shareholder reports;
(j) Assist with the design, development and operation of new series of each Trust;
(k) Coordinate shareholder meetings;
(l) Provide general compliance services; and
(m) Advise each Trust and its Trustees on matters concerning the Trust and its affairs. The foregoing, along with any additional services that EIS shall agree in writing to perform for each Trust hereunder, shall hereafter be referred to as "Administrative Services." Administrative Services shall not include any duties, functions, or services to be performed for each Trust by such Trust’s investment adviser, distributor, custodian or transfer agent pursuant to their agreements with such Trust.
Employment Duties and Term (a) Company hereby employs Employee as the Chief Financial Officer, and Employee hereby accepts such employment with Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. In such capacity, Employee shall perform the duties appropriate to such office or position, and such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors of Company (the “Board”) or the President and CEO of the Company. During the term of his/her employment with Company, Employee shall devote his/her full working time and best efforts to the performance of his/her duties under this Agreement for and on behalf of Company, and shall not work for anyone else without the express written consent of Company or engage in any activity in competition with or detrimental to Company or any affiliate of Company. Employee shall follow in all material respects all rules, policies and programs adopted from time to time by the Company and applicable to Employee.
(b) This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and end when it is terminated in accordance with Paragraph 3 of this Agreement (the “Termination Date”). The period from the Effective Date to the Termination Date shall be referred to in this Agreement as the “Term.”
(c) Employee’s services shall be performed primarily at a place of business of Company in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area.
Position and Duties (i) During the Employment Period, (A) the Executive's position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall be at least commensurate in all material respects with the most significant of those held, exercised and assigned at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date and (B) the Executive's services shall be performed at the location where the Executive was employed immediately preceding the Effective Date or any office or location less than 35 miles from such location.
(ii) During the Employment Period, and excluding any periods of vacation and sick leave to which the Executive is entitled, the Executive agrees to devote reasonable attention and time during normal business hours to the business and affairs of the Company and, to the extent necessary to discharge the responsibilities assigned to the Executive hereunder, to use the Executive's reasonable best efforts to perform faithfully and efficiently such responsibilities. During the Employment Period it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the Executive to (A) serve on corporate, civic or charitable boards or committees, (B) deliver lectures, fulfill speaking engagements or teach at educational institutions and (C) manage personal investments, so long as such activities do not significantly interfere with the performance of the Executive's responsibilities as an employee of the Company in accordance with this Agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed that to the extent that any such activities have been conducted by the Executive prior to the Effective Date, the continued conduct of such activities (or the conduct of activities similar in nature and scope thereto) subsequent to the Effective Date shall not thereafter be deemed to interfere with the performance of the Executive's responsibilities to the Company.
