EXHIBIT 10.1
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
This letter of agreement is between the Allied Pilots Association
Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and President Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx. The
following outlines the compensation of the position of President for the coming
years. This agreement replaces the previous letter of agreement dated December
1995. This agreement will be effective as of 1 January 1999 and will continue
modified or superseded by a subsequent agreement.
1.00 FULL TIME STATUS
The President agrees to devote his full attention and best efforts to
the performance of his duties with this credit union.
1.10 PRESIDENT
The President shall perform the duties and responsibilities of his
position in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in accordance
with bylaws and policies of the Employer and shall provide executive management
services for the Board of Directors. The President will lead other employees by
example.
1.20 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
The President shall act as chief operating officer and general manager
of the credit union and shall have the authority and responsibility of the
operations of the credit union, subject to the general direction and control of
the Board of Directors and by the policies set out in the policy manual that may
be changed from time to time.
1.30 DUTIES
The duties of the President may be changed from time to time without
affecting the other terms and conditions of this agreement. Duties will also
include all directives from the Board of Directors.
2.00 COMPENSATION
Compensation of the President shall include a base salary, a bonus
program, a risked based pay portion, a pension, and other benefits.
2.10 BASE SALARY
Effective 1 January, 1999 as compensation for services rendered by the
President, the Board of Directors agrees to pay the President a base salary of
$93,000 for the year 1999, $111,000 for the year 2000, and $119,000 for the year
2001.
2.11 RISKED BASED PAY
Based on the risk that the President has taken in order to start a new
unfounded credit union, the President shall be compensated in the form of an
additional $10,000 per year until the end of 1999. Beginning with the year 2000,
the Risk Based Pay will terminate. The base salary has been adjusted in
paragraph 2.10 to incorporate this amount for the year 2000 and 2001.
2.20 BONUS PAY
The Board of Directors may pay President additional compensation in the
form of a bonus in the amount of 0% to 12% of the President's salary in the
event the Board of Directors determines that it is warranted as a result of
President's performance. The bonus will be determined at a Board of Directors
meeting prior to the end of each year. The bonus shall be paid in the subsequent
January.
2.30 BONUS GUIDELINES
The bonus guidelines may be changed from time to time so as to be able
to change the direction of the incentives as required. The guidelines will
include 3 parts. Part 1 shall be worth 6%, part 2 shall be worth 3%, and part 3
shall be worth 3%.
2.31 PART 1
The Board of Directors shall at the beginning of each year adopt and
approve a new set of items or goals to be accomplished by the President. In the
absence of the Board of Directors establishing a specific list of items or goals
by April 1 of the new year, the budget projections for the new year will be used
in lieu thereof.
2.32 PART 2
The level of service provided to the membership during the year. This
may be viewed as the number of complaints/good comments that the Board of
Directors may receive during the year. Keeping the sponsor happy is an important
part of this equation.
2.33 PART 3
Accurately displaying and representing the status of the credit union
to its Board of Directors and keeping them informed of relevant issues. Keeping
and presenting a good attitude toward the Board of Directors, employees,
members, and the sponsor.
2.40 PENSION
President will be entitled to participate and the credit union will
contribute $5,500 in 1999, $6,500 in 2000, and $7,500 in 2001 toward any 457b
pension plan adopted by the Board of Directors, in accordance with the plan
terms and conditions as may be amended from time to time.
2.50 TUITION
The credit union shall pay for continuing CPA tuition expense upon
successful completion of course work. No other related travel, meal, or lodging
expense will be paid.
2.60 MEDICAL BENEFITS
The Board of Directors agree to include the President and President's
spouse and children in its medical benefit plan, as may be modified by the Board
of Directors from time to time. President should refer to the plan for
additional information with respect to coverage and claims.
2.71 HOLIDAY
The 10 traditional holidays will be considered paid holidays. The days
are listed in the APAFCU Policy Manual. President may substitute other days with
the ones in the policy manual by letting the Board of Directors know beforehand.
2.80 VACATION
The President will be provided twenty (20) days of paid vacation per
year. Unused vacation days may not be carried forward to a subsequent year.
Vacation time will be requested from the Board of Directors and be granted based
on the needs of the credit union. The request for vacation should be made as
early as practicable.
3.00 POWER TO BIND
President's authority to obligate the credit union on any contract or
agreement of any kind is limited to those contracts or obligations in which the
credit union financial obligations does not exceed the limit as set forth by
current Board resolutions/Policy Manual.
This agreement may be amended for time to time as conditions warrant.
Amended or changed parts will be added to this document and carry the title
Amendment to Letter of Agreement. The Board of Directors and the President must
affix their signatures to each additional amendment.
The Allied Pilots Association Federal Credit Union's Board of Directors
hereby adopt this agreement with Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx. The Board of Directors
meeting on January 21, 1999 records the vote on this agreement.
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Xx. Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Chairman of the Board President
APAFCU
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