Position and Duties Board Service Sample Clauses
Position and Duties Board Service
Employment Position and Duties During the Term, the Company agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts employment with the Company as its Chief Executive Officer subject to the general supervision, advice and direction of the Company's Chairman of the Board ("Chairman") and the Board, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Executive's authority, duties and responsibilities shall be consistent with such authority, duties and responsibilities as are customary for this position, including, without limitation: supervising and managing all aspects of the Company's businesses; direct responsibility for each of the Company's brands; further developing, refining and implementing the Company's strategic growth plans; and overall responsibility for the Company's domestic and international operations. Executive shall also perform such other services and duties as the Chairman or Board may from time-to-time designate in his or its sole discretion. During the Term, the Company agrees that Executive will be nominated for election by its shareholders to the Board. Executive shall faithfully, honestly and diligently serve the Company, devote his full working time and attention to his duties, use his best efforts to promote the interests of the Company and follow the reasonable and lawful instructions of the Chairman or the Board. Executive shall carry out his duties in a manner consistent with and in compliance with all present and future requirements and limitations of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Executive acknowledges and fully understands that by entering into this Agreement, he undertakes a fiduciary relationship with the Company and, as a fiduciary, is under an obligation to use due care and act in the best interest of the Company at all times. Executive agrees that he shall at all times observe and be bound by all rules, policies, procedures, practices, and resolutions adopted, or to be adopted, by the Company which are generally applicable to the Company's officers and employees and which do not otherwise conflict with this Agreement. Executive shall not engage in any other business that would interfere with his duties, provided that nothing contained herein is intended to limit Executive's right to make passive investments in the securities of publicly-owned companies or other businesses which will not interfere or conflict with his duties. Executive may, with the prior written consent of the Chairman, sit on the board of directors of one other company, provided that it is not a direct competitor or vendor of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Executive in the performance of his duties and responsibilities and advance expenses in connection with such indemnification to the same extent as the Company's other senior executives and officers. Executive shall be required to relocate and establish primary residence in reasonable proximity to the Company's headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or the Company's offices in New York, New York, no later than one hundred eighty (180) days following the Start Date. Sign-on Compensation: Signing Bonus: Executive shall receive a signing bonus (the "Signing Bonus") of Three Million Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($3,339,000.00), less applicable withholding taxes, payable in a lump sum within 60 days after the execution and delivery of this Agreement; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing clause of this sentence, in no event shall the Signing Bonus be paid to Executive prior to January 1, 2012. If, prior to the one year anniversary of his Start Date, Executive voluntarily terminates his employment, other than for Good Reason (as defined in Appendix A, attached), if the Company terminates him for Cause (as defined in Appendix A), or if Executive does not commence employment with the Company on the Start Date for any reason, in any case following the payment of the Signing Bonus Executive or his estate shall repay the Company the gross amount of the Signing Bonus, within 30 days of his Termination Date (as defined in Appendix A) or the Start Date, whichever is later. In that event, to the extent permissible under applicable law, the Company may offset the amount of the Signing Bonus owed by Executive from any compensation due to the Executive upon his termination of employment.
Position and Duties (i) During the Employment Period, (A) the Executive's position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall be at least commensurate in all material respects with the most significant of those held, exercised and assigned at any time during the 120-day period immediately preceding the Effective Date and (B) the Executive's services shall be performed at the location where the Executive was employed immediately preceding the Effective Date or any office or location less than 35 miles from such location. (ii) During the Employment Period, and excluding any periods of vacation and sick leave to which the Executive is entitled, the Executive agrees to devote reasonable attention and time during normal business hours to the business and affairs of the Company and, to the extent necessary to discharge the responsibilities assigned to the Executive hereunder, to use the Executive's reasonable best efforts to perform faithfully and efficiently such responsibilities. During the Employment Period it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the Executive to (A) serve on corporate, civic or charitable boards or committees, (B) deliver lectures, fulfill speaking engagements or teach at educational institutions and (C) manage personal investments, so long as such activities do not significantly interfere with the performance of the Executive's responsibilities as an employee of the Company in accordance with this Agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed that to the extent that any such activities have been conducted by the Executive prior to the Effective Date, the continued conduct of such activities (or the conduct of activities similar in nature and scope thereto) subsequent to the Effective Date shall not thereafter be deemed to interfere with the performance of the Executive's responsibilities to the Company.
Retention and Duties (a) The Company hereby engages and employs Executive for the Period of Employment on the terms and conditions expressly set forth in this Agreement. Executive hereby accepts and agrees to such engagement and employment, on the terms and conditions expressly set forth in this Agreement. (b) During the Period of Employment, Executive shall serve as Chief Executive Officer, and shall have the powers, authorities and duties customarily vested in such office in the Company’s industry. (c) During the Period of Employment, Executive shall (i) devote substantially all of his business time, energy and skill to the performance of his duties for the Company, (ii) perform such duties in a faithful, effective and efficient manner to the best of his abilities, and (iii) remain employed with the Company on a full-time basis. Executive agrees to perform his duties and responsibilities within, and subject to, the work hours, attendance and general employment policies and practices, and such other reasonable policies, practices and restrictions as the Company shall from time to time establish for its similarly situated executives, and shall at all times carry out such policies, practices and restrictions. (d) Executive hereby represents to the Company that: (i) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by Executive of his duties hereunder do not and shall not constitute a breach of, conflict with, or otherwise contravene or cause a default under, the terms of any other agreement or policy to which Executive is a party or otherwise bound or any judgment, order or decree to which Executive is subject; (ii) Executive has no information relating to any other person or entity which would prevent Executive under the terms of any other agreement or arrangement from entering into this Agreement or carrying out his duties hereunder, or would give rise to a violation of such other agreement or arrangement; (iii) Executive is not bound by any employment, consulting, non-competition, confidentiality, trade secret or similar agreement (other than this Agreement) with any other person or entity which would prevent Executive under the terms of any other agreement or arrangement from entering into this Agreement or carrying out his duties hereunder, or would give rise to a violation of such other agreement or arrangement; and (iv) Executive understands the Company will rely upon the accuracy and truth of the representations and warranties of Executive set forth herein and Executive consents to such reliance.
Services and Duties of USBFS USBFS shall provide the following transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent services to the Fund: A. Receive and process all orders for the purchase, exchange, transfer, and/or redemption of Fund shares in accordance with Rule 22c-1 under the 1940 Act, other applicable regulations, and as specified in the Fund's prospectus (the "Prospectus”). B. Process purchase and redemption orders with prompt delivery, where appropriate, of payment and supporting documentation to the shareholder based on the shareholder’s or the Trust’s custodian instructions, and record the appropriate number of shares being held in the appropriate shareholder account. C. Process redemption requests received in good order and, where relevant, deliver appropriate documentation to the Trust's custodian. D. Pay proceeds upon receipt from the Trust's custodian, where relevant, in accordance with the instructions of redeeming shareholders. E. Process transfers of shares in accordance with the shareholder's instructions, after receipt of appropriate documentation from the shareholder as specified in the Prospectus. F. Prepare and transmit payments, or apply reinvestments for income dividends and capital gains distributions declared by the Trust with respect to a Fund, after deducting any amount required to be withheld by any applicable laws, rules and regulations and in accordance with shareholder instructions. G. Serve as the Fund’s agent in connection with systematic plans including, but not limited to, systematic investment plans, systematic withdrawal plans, and systematic exchange plans. H. Make changes to shareholder records, including, but not limited to, address and plan changes (e.g., systematic investment and withdrawal, dividend reinvestment). I. Handle load and multi-class processing, including rights of accumulation and purchases by letters of intent in accordance with the Prospectus. J. Record the issuance of shares of each Fund and maintain, pursuant to Rule 17Ad-10(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), a record of the total number of shares of each Fund which are authorized, issued and outstanding. K. Prepare ad-hoc reports as necessary at prevailing rates. L. Mail shareholder reports and Prospectuses to current shareholders. M. Prepare and file U.S. Treasury Department Forms 1099 and other appropriate information returns required with respect to dividends and distributions for all shareholders. N. Provide shareholder account information upon shareholder or Trust requests and prepare and mail confirmations and statements of account to shareholders for all purchases, redemptions and other confirmable transactions as agreed upon with the Trust. O. Mail and/or obtain shareholders’ certifications under penalties of perjury and pay on a timely basis to the appropriate federal or state authorities any taxes to be withheld on dividends and distributions paid by the Trust, all as required by applicable federal and state tax laws and regulations. P. Answer correspondence from shareholders, securities brokers and others relating to USBFS’ duties hereunder within required time periods established by applicable regulation. Q. Reimburse the Fund for all material losses resulting from “as of” processing errors for which USBFS is responsible in accordance with the “as of” processing guidelines set forth on Exhibit B hereto. R. Calculate average assets held in shareholder accounts for purposes of paying Rule 12b-1 and/or shareholder servicing fees as directed by a Fund S. Provide service and support to financial intermediaries including but not limited to trade placements, settlements, and corrections.
Duties and Position The Company hires the Employee in the capacity of General Manager. The Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at the Company's discretion from time to time.
Positions and Duties As of the Effective Date, the Executive will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Executive will render such business and professional services in the performance of his duties, consistent with the Executive’s position within the Company, as will reasonably be assigned to him by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Executive Duties During and after Executive’s employment with the Company, Executive shall, without additional compensation: (i) promptly disclose to the Company any Employee Development, specifically identifying any inventions, improvements or other portions of the Employee Development that are potential patentable or susceptible to protection as a trade secret; (ii) execute and deliver any and all applications, assignments, documents, and other instruments that the Company shall deem necessary to protect the right, title and interest of the Company or its designee in or to any Employee Development; (iii) reasonably cooperate and assist in providing information for making and completing regulatory and other filings in connection with any Employee Development; (iv) reasonably cooperate and assist in providing information for or participating in any action, threatened action, or considered action relating to any Employee Development; and (v) take any and all other actions as the Company may otherwise require with respect to any Employee Development.
Duties of Executive During the Employment Term (as defined in Section 1), the Executive shall hold the title of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, shall act as the portfolio manager to the Company and, as such, shall formulate and implement a continuing program for the investment of the assets of the Company consistent with the Company's investment objectives, policies and limitations as set forth in the Company's registration statement, investment policies and procedures, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, each as may be updated or amended from time to time; the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as applicable to the Company; the applicable rules, regulations and orders of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other applicable federal and state laws; and such other guidelines as the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof (collectively, the "Board") may establish or approve. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Executive will: (a) obtain and evaluate such information relating to the economy, industries, businesses, securities markets and securities as he may deem necessary or useful in discharging his responsibilities hereunder; (b) determine from time to time securities to be purchased, sold or retained or otherwise disposed of by the Company and what portion of such assets should be invested or held uninvested as cash; (c) implement investment decisions, including the selection of entities with or through which such purchases, sales or loans are to be effected; and (d) perform and hold such other executive duties, offices and positions with the Company as may be reasonably assigned to him by the Board. During the Employment Term, the Executive shall be the most senior executive officer of the Company, and shall have those powers and duties normally associated with the position and such other powers and duties consistent with such position as may be prescribed by the Board. The Executive shall report directly to the Board in carrying out his responsibilities under this Agreement. The Executive will comply with and be bound by the Company's policies, procedures and practices as communicated to the Executive from time to time and in effect during the Employment Term.
Responsibility of Dual Directors, Officers and/or Employees If any person who is a director, officer or employee of the Adviser is or becomes a Trustee, officer and/or employee of the Fund and acts as such in any business of the Fund pursuant to this Agreement, then such director, officer and/or employee of the Adviser shall be deemed to be acting in such capacity solely for the Fund, and not as a director, officer or employee of the Adviser or under the control or direction of the Adviser, although paid by the Adviser.
Employment and Duties A. During the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), First Charter hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby agrees to serve, as a Group Executive Vice President of First Charter. As such, Executive shall have responsibilities, duties and authority reasonably accorded to, expected of, and consistent with Executive's position as a Group Executive Vice President of First Charter and will report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Charter. Executive shall also perform the duties and exercise the powers and functions that from time to time may be assigned or vested in him by the Board of Directors of First Charter (the "Board") and/or the Board of Directors of First Charter's subsidiaries in relation to: (i) First Charter; and/or (ii) any subsidiary or affiliated company of First Charter, including general responsibility for the management and operations of the Bank. Executive hereby accepts this employment upon the terms and conditions herein contained and, subject to Section 1(c), agrees to devote substantially all of his business time, attention and best efforts to promote and further the business of First Charter and the Bank. B. Executive shall faithfully adhere to, execute and fulfill all lawful requests, instructions and policies made by the Board or its authorized agent(s). C. Except as specifically authorized in advance by the Board, Executive shall not, during the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), be engaged as an employee or otherwise in any other business or commercial activity pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage. The foregoing limitations also shall not be construed as prohibiting Executive from making personal investments in such form or manner as will neither require his services in the operation or affairs of the companies or enterprises in which such investments are made nor violate the terms of Section 3 hereof, provided, however, that during the Employment Term (as defined in Section 3 below), Executive may not beneficially own the stock or options to acquire stock totaling more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any corporation or entity, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire a significant present or future equity or other proprietorship interest, whether as a stockholder, partner, proprietor, or otherwise, with any enterprise, business or division thereof, that is engaged in Competitive Activity (as defined in Section 8 below) with First Charter and/or the Bank.