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EXHIBIT 10.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Consulting Agreement (“Restated Agreement”) is entered into as of this 26th day of April, 2007, but effective as of the 1 st day of February, 2007, between the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLBA”) and PEAC Ventures, Inc. (“PEAC”). It amends and restates in its entirety that certain Consulting Agreement dated December 1, 2006 between FHLBA and PEAC (“Original Agreement”). For good and valuable consideration, FHLBA and PEAC hereby agree as follows:
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Engagement as Consultant |
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Restated Agreement, FHLBA hereby engages PEAC as a consultant to the Board of Directors to perform the services set forth herein, and PEAC hereby accepts such engagement. PEAC’s relationship with FHLBA will be strictly that of an independent contractor. Nothing in this Restated Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employer-employee relationship, or promise of any future employment by FHLBA or any affiliate thereof, including as to William H. Ott, Jr., a PEAC employee. PEAC is not the agent of FHLBA and is not authorized to make any representation, contract, or commitment on behalf of FHLBA except as specifically authorized by this Restated Agreement. PEAC and its affiliates, including Mr. Ott, will not be entitled to any of the benefits or forms of compensation which FHLBA may make available to its employees, including but not limited to compensation, bonuses, insurance, profit-sharing or retirement benefits, vacation benefits, sick leave, or social security or worker’s compensation benefits.
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Scope of Services |
FHLBA hereby retains PEAC’s services as a special consultant to the Board of Directors of FHLBA (the “Board”). Effective as of February 1, 2007, William H. Ott, Jr., as president of PEAC, shall serve and advise the Board by performing such of the usual and customary duties of president and chief executive officer of FHLBA as may be requested by the Board while the Board conducts a search to identify a permanent president and chief executive officer, and until such permanent president and chief executive officer is serving in such capacity (the “Services”). After a permanent president and chief executive officer is serving in such capacity, Mr. Ott will continue to serve and advise the Board, in its discretion, during any appropriate transition period to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. Mr. Ott will report directly to the Chairman of the Board. During the term of this Restated Agreement, Mr. Ott shall devote as much of his productive time, energy and abilities to the performance of the required services hereunder as is necessary, and agreeable to FHLBA, to perform the required services in a timely and productive manner. The parties further expect that Mr. Ott will conduct most of the Services onsite at the principal office of FHLBA, although some work will be conducted at PEAC’s offices or offsite. Subject to Section 6 of this Restated Agreement and the Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement dated December 1, 2006 between FHLBA and PEAC (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), PEAC is free to perform services for other parties while performing services for FHLBA. PEAC and Mr. Ott agree to behave in a responsible and professional manner at all times while performing services under this Restated Agreement.
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Compensation |
FHLBA shall pay PEAC an hourly consulting fee in the amount of $625.00 for time actually spent on FHLBA business. Commuting time to FHLBA offices will not be compensated. Travel time to other locations reasonably necessary for the conduct of the Services will be paid at a rate of $312.50
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per hour. PEAC will send FHLBA an invoice twice a month covering periods from the 1 st to the 15 th and from the 16 th to the last days of the month for review and approval which shall set forth in reasonable detail the services performed and the hours spent. FHLBA shall pay the invoice within two weeks after receipt. PEAC understands and agrees that, as an independent contractor, it is solely responsible for all taxes and other costs and expenses attributable to the compensation payable to and Services provided by PEAC under this Restated Agreement. PEAC understands and agrees that it is obligated to pay federal, state and local income tax, if any, due on any monies paid to PEAC pursuant to this Restated Agreement, and PEAC represents that it has taken and will take any and all actions required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to the same.
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Equipment and Expenses |
FHLBA shall reimburse PEAC for reasonable expenses incurred by PEAC in the performance of its duties hereunder within 30 days of receipt of reasonably documented invoices therefore; provided, however, that any such expense exceeding $1,000.00 must be approved by the Chairman of the Board in advance.
FHLBA agrees to supply PEAC with the equipment and support reasonably necessary to function in its capacity under this Restated Agreement, including office space at FHLBA’s principal office and access to facsimile, telephone, computer and internet services at such location.
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Representations of PEAC |
PEAC represents that it operates its own business enterprise and has control over the means of providing the services identified herein. PEAC agrees to accept exclusive liability for complying with all applicable state and federal laws governing self-employed individuals and employers, including but not limited to obligations such as payment and withholding of taxes, social security, disability, workers’ compensation insurance, and other contributions based on fees paid to PEAC, its agents or employees under this Restated Agreement. PEAC agrees to provide to FHLBA a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance or a certificate of exemption. FHLBA shall not be responsible for PEAC’s acts or the acts of any employees of PEAC while performing the services whether on FHLBA premises or elsewhere.
PEAC commits to perform the Services in a competent and efficient manner using its best efforts to accomplish the objectives of FHLBA. PEAC agrees to perform all Services described in the Restated Agreement in strict compliance with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines and in accordance with any other relevant professional or other standards. When on FHLBA premises, PEAC shall comply with FHLBA policies with respect to conduct of visitors.
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Conflicts of Interest |
PEAC represents that it has advised FHLBA in writing prior to the date of signing this Restated Agreement of any relationship with any third parties, including members and competitors of FHLBA, or other legal obstacles that would present a conflict of interest with the Services or which would prevent PEAC from carrying out the terms of this Restated Agreement. PEAC affirms that it shall advise FHLBA of any such relationships or legal obstacles that might be proposed during the term of this Restated Agreement. In such event, FHLBA shall have the option to terminate this Restated Agreement without further liability to PEAC other than the obligation to pay for Services actually rendered as of the date of such termination. PEAC further agrees to refrain from making any recommendations or taking any actions that would elevate its interests, or the interests of any affiliate or client, over the interests of FHLBA.
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FHLBA acknowledges that Mr. Ott is a member of the Board of Directors of E*Trade Bank, an institution that is a member of FHLBA, and owns, or may own, securities in the parent corporation of such institution. FHLBA agrees that Mr. Ott may remain a director of E*Trade Bank, may continue to receive compensation for such services and may continue to own securities in the parent corporation of such institution.
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Term and Termination |
(a) The term of this Restated Agreement will begin on the date hereof, and will continue until November 30, 2007, unless earlier terminated as provided for herein (the “Term”). Upon the written, mutual agreement of the parties hereto, the Term may be extended an additional six months. On or before May 30, 2007, and every three months thereafter, the parties will review and mutually agree upon an appropriate time commitment for PEAC and the expected Services to be provided during the remainder of the Term.
(b) FHLBA may terminate this Restated Agreement at any time prior to the end of the Term with or without “Cause” by giving written notice to PEAC. If this Restated Agreement is terminated by FHLBA for “Cause,” FHLBA shall have no continuing financial obligation to PEAC other than (i) to pay for Services actually performed by PEAC as of the date of notice; and (ii) to reimburse PEAC for any reasonable expenses incurred by PEAC in accordance with the provisions of this Restated Agreement governing such expenses, as of the date of such notice (collectively, the “Accrued Obligations”). For purposes of this Restated Agreement, “Cause” means: (i) a termination directed, ordered or otherwise required by the Federal Housing Finance Board; (ii) PEAC or Mr. Ott engaging in conduct that would preclude it or him from participating in the affairs of any insured financial institution or a Federal Home Loan Bank under provisions of applicable law; (iii) PEAC or Mr. Ott’s engaging in conduct that constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty, a felony or other criminal misconduct that would constitute a felony under applicable law; and (iv) PEAC or Mr. Ott’s breach of this Restated Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement.
(c) If this Restated Agreement is terminated by FHLBA other than for Cause, FHLBA will pay to PEAC, in addition to the Accrued Obligations, an amount equal to two times the compensation due and owing for the thirty days immediately preceding the date of termination, but not less than $120,000. For the purposes of clarity, if PEAC is owed $25,000 for services rendered during the thirty days immediately prior to the date of termination, FHLBA shall pay (i) the $25,000 due and owing, and (ii) $120,000 as a termination fee.
(d) PEAC may terminate this Restated Agreement at any time prior to the end of the Term for any reason by giving written notice to FHLBA. If PEAC terminates this Restated Agreement, or if the Restated Agreement is not renewed at the end of the Term, FHLBA shall have no continuing financial obligation to PEAC other than to pay the Accrued Obligations.
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Right of Review |
During the term of this Restated Agreement and for a period of one year after its expiration or termination, FHLBA and/or its representatives at reasonable times, and upon reasonable notice to PEAC, shall have the right to review all contracts, correspondence, books, accounts, files, and records of PEAC which pertain in any manner to performance of this Restated Agreement and services rendered hereunder and the charges therefore.
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Indemnification |
(a) Subject to the limitations in paragraph (b) below, PEAC shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FHLBA from and against all liabilities, claims, losses, costs, fines, expenses, penalties and damages of any type (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way related to actions taken (or failed to be taken) by PEAC that are determined to be grossly negligent or intentionally reckless or with willful disregard to the consequences to FHLBA or other parties, including, but not limited to, PEAC’s provision of services to FHLBA under this Restated Agreement. PEAC also agrees that FHLBA may select counsel of its choice in the event of any claim or action, any threatened claim or threatened action, or lawsuit or threatened lawsuit against it, its directors, officers or its employees in connection with any matter for which indemnification is provided by PEAC hereunder. To the extent that the claim or action, or threatened claim or action, or lawsuit or threatened lawsuit is subject to the provisions of this paragraph (a), PEAC further agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel for FHLB within 30 days of the date FHLB or its counsel submits any request for reimbursement of fees and/or expenses.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) above, in the event that it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the actions PEAC has taken or failed to take were as a result of a breach of the obligations of FHLBA to PEAC under this Restated Agreement, no indemnification shall be provided hereunder, and to the extent PEAC has advanced or made payments hereunder, FHLBA shall reimburse them on request.
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(i) FHLBA shall likewise defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PEAC and Mr. Ott from and against all liabilities, claims, losses, costs, fines, expenses, penalties and damages of any type (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in any way related to actions FHLBA has taken (or has failed to take), or PEAC or Mr. Ott has taken (or has failed to take) on FHLBA’s behalf, including but not limited to (subject to the limitation in paragraph (d) below) as to matters about which PEAC and its employees have advised the FHLBA and specifically including any and all claims of negligence, third party i |






