Common use of Employment Terms and Duties Clause in Contracts

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's business. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of President of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position as President. 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 l.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 of Directors of the Corporation 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 offices 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 execution by the Executive of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30, 2005 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

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Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation initially as its President; Senior Financial Consultant and after November 22, 2002 as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's businessits Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Executive shall initially serve as and perform the duties of Senior Financial Consultant and subsequently thereto as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position initially as PresidentSenior Financial Consultant and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 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 l.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 of Directors of the Corporation 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 offices 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 term of the Executive's employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30October 31, 2005 2006 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's business. 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. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other 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 PresidentSenior 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 l.21.2, 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 ’s obligations hereunder. 1.3 Consistent with the Executive's ’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 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 ’s principal executive offices 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 ’s duties hereunder. 1.5 The Term term of the Executive's ’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30May 28, 2005 2013 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work provide services for the Corporation initially as its President; Executive Vice President and after December 31, 2008 as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's businessits Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Executive shall initially serve as and perform the duties of Executive Vice President and subsequently thereto as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other 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 initially as PresidentExecutive Vice President and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 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 l.21.2, 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive may, with the review and concurrence of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, join the board of directors (or similar governing body) of one business entity. 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 ’s obligations hereunder. 1.3 Consistent with the Executive's ’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 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 ’s principal executive offices 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 ’s duties hereunder. 1.5 The Term term of the Executive's ’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30, 2005 2013 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's businessExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position as PresidentExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 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 l.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 of Directors of the Corporation 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 offices 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 term of the Executive's employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement (with the understanding that during prior to commencing his duties at the first thirty (30) days principal executive office of his employment, the Corporation he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will (a) perform his duties outside of the principal executive office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17May 21, 2000 2001 commence his duties at the Corporation's prime principal executive office of the Corporation and (b) in lieu of the Base Salary (defined hereinafter) otherwise payable for such period, be paid $1,000) and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30May 31, 2005 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation as its PresidentChief Executive Officer (the "CEO"); as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's business. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of President CEO of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The In addition, the Executive shall upon commencement continue to be a member of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12the "Board") months during the Term of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) belowthis Agreement. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position as PresidentCEO. 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 l.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 of Directors of the Corporation 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 offices 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 term of the Executive's employment hereunder this Agreement shall commence upon the execution by the Executive of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30, 2005 2007 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

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Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's businessGeneral Counsel and Secretary. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of President General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation consistent with his position as PresidentGeneral Counsel and Secretary. 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 l.21.2, 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 or 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 ’s obligations hereunder. 1.3 Consistent with the Executive's ’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 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 ’s principal executive offices 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 ’s duties hereunder. 1.5 The Term term of the Executive's ’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June July 30, 2005 2009 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work provide services for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management Senior Vice President of the Corporation's businessMarketing and Business Development. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other 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 PresidentSenior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. 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 l.21.2, 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 ’s obligations hereunder. 1.3 Consistent with the Executive's ’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 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 ’s principal executive offices 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 ’s duties hereunder. 1.5 The Term term of the Executive's ’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30, 2005 2014 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /De)

Employment Terms and Duties. (a) 1.1 The Corporation hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive agrees to work provide services for the Corporation as its President; as such, he will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation's businessChief Operating Officer. The Executive shall serve as and perform the duties of President Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation during the Term (defined hereinafter) of this Agreement. The Executive shall upon commencement of employment be elected to the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall, within a reasonable period of time in its judgment, and the best interests of the Executive and the Corporation, appoint the Executive Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. (b) In the event the Executive is not appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation within twelve (12) months of the commencement of his employment, he may resign his employment and receive the severance compensation set forth in Paragraphs 6.1(a), (b) and (c) below. 1.2 The Executive agrees to devote his full business time during regular business hours to working for the Corporation and performing the aforesaid duties and such other 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 PresidentChief Operating Officer. 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 l.21.2, 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 ’s obligations hereunder. 1.3 Consistent with the Executive's ’s aforesaid duties the Executive shall, at all times during the Term hereof, be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 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 ’s principal executive offices 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 ’s duties hereunder. 1.5 The Term term of the Executive's ’s employment hereunder shall commence upon the execution by the Executive date of this Agreement with the understanding that during the first thirty (30) days of his employment, he will be paid in lieu of his Base Salary $10,000 and that he will perform his duties outside of the principal office of the Corporation and shall no later than July 17, 2000 commence duties at the Corporation's prime office and such employment shall continue, except as otherwise provided herein, through June 30May 28, 2005 2013 (the "Term").

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Nuco2 Inc /Fl)

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