IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxx, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxRaymond Dunlap Hill, understand that I am entitled xxxx X xx xxxxtxxx to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company ServicesEnergy Resources, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxXxxxx X. Xxxxxx, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Alabama Power Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxCharles Douglas McCrary , understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits xxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxDouglas L. Miller, understand that I am entitled txxx X xx xxxxxxxx to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company ServicesEnergy Resources, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxElmer B. Harris, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits sevexxxxx xxxxxxxx described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Alabama Power Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxThomas G. Boren, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits sexxxxxxx xxxxxxxs described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company ServicesEnergy Resources, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxCharles Douglas McCrary, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits receivx xxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxs described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxX.X. Xxxxxxxx, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxA.W. Dahlberg, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits severaxxx xxxxxxxx described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company Services, Inc. (collectivelyInc.(collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)
IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxS. Marce Fuller, understand that I am entitled xx xxxxxxxx to receive the severance benefits described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Company ServicesEnergy Resources, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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IN CONTROL AGREEMENT. Waiver and Release I, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxBanks Harry Farris, understand that I am entitled to receive the severance benefits severanxx xxxxxxxx described in Section 2 of the Change in Control Agreement (the "Agreement") if I execute this Waiver and Release ("Waiver"). I understand that the benefits I will receive under the Agreement are in excess of those I would have received from The Southern Company and Southern Alabama Power Company Services, Inc. (collectively, the "Company") if I had not elected to sign this Waiver. I recognize that I may have a claim against the Company under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal, state and local laws. In exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I hereby irrevocably waive and release all claims, of any kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown in connection with any claim which I ever had, may have, or now have against The Southern Company, Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, Gulf Power Company, Mississippi Power Company, Savannah Electric and Power Company, Southern Communication Services, Inc., Southern Company Services, Inc., Southern Energy Resources, Inc., Southern Company Energy Solutions, Inc., Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc., Southern Energy, Inc. and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of The Southern Company and their past, present and future officers, directors, employees, agents and attorneys. Nothing in this Waiver shall be construed to release claims or causes of action under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, which arise out of events occurring after the execution date of this Waiver. In further exchange for the benefits I elect to receive, I understand and agree that I will respect the proprietary and confidential nature of any information I have obtained in the course of my service with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of The Southern Company. However, nothing in this Waiver shall prohibit me from engaging in protected activities under applicable law or from communicating, either voluntary or otherwise, with any governmental agency concerning any potential violation of the law. In signing this Waiver, I am not releasing claims to benefits that I am already entitled to under any workers' compensation laws or under any retirement plan or welfare benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, which is sponsored by or adopted by the Company and/or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries; however, I understand and acknowledge that nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to require the Company to institute or continue in effect any particular plan or benefit sponsored by the Company and the Company hereby reserves the right to amend or terminate any of its benefit programs at any time in accordance with the procedures set forth in such plans. In signing this Waiver, I realize that I am waiving and releasing, among other things, any claims to benefits under any and all bonus, severance, workforce reduction, early retirement, outplacement, or any other similar type plan sponsored by the Company. I have been encouraged and advised in writing to seek advice from anyone of my choosing regarding this Waiver, including my attorney, and my accountant or tax advisor. Prior to signing this Waiver, I have been given the opportunity and sufficient time to seek such advice, and I fully understand the meaning and contents of this Waiver. I understand that I may take up to twenty-one (21) calendar days to consider whether or not I desire to enter this Waiver. I was not coerced, threatened or otherwise forced to sign this Waiver. I have made my choice to sign this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I understand that I may revoke this Waiver at any time during the seven (7) calendar day period after I sign and deliver this Waiver to the Company. If I revoke this Waiver, I must do so in writing delivered to the Company. I understand that this Waiver is not effective until the expiration of this seven (7) calendar day revocation period. I understand that upon the expiration of such seven (7) calendar day revocation period this entire Waiver will be binding upon me and will be irrevocable. I understand that by signing this Waiver I am giving up rights I may have.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Savannah Electric & Power Co)