Common use of Construction and Severability Clause in Contracts

Construction and Severability. The funding of and payment of benefits from the Accrued Benefit Account is deemed to be a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement within the meaning of Code Section 409A. To the extent that the funding of a benefit under the Retirement Income Trust Fund under this Agreement is deemed to be a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement, then that part of this Agreement shall also be operated, administered and construed consistent with Code Section 409A. To the extent that a provision of the Agreement fails to comply with Code Section 409A and a construction consistent with Code Section 409A is not possible, such provision shall be void ab initio. In addition, the Agreement shall be subject to amendment, with or without advance notice to Director and other interested parties, and on a prospective or retroactive basis, including but not limited to amendment in a manner that adversely affects the rights of Directors and other interested parties, to the extent necessary to effect compliance with Code Section 409A. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement or portion thereof, are held to be inoperative or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, then: (1) insofar as is reasonable, effect will be given to the intent manifested in the provisions held invalid or inoperative, and (2) the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected thereby.

Construction and Severability. The funding of and payment of benefits from the Accrued Benefit Account is deemed to be a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement within the meaning of Code Section 409A. To the extent that the funding of a benefit under the Retirement Income Trust Fund under this Agreement is deemed to be a nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement, then that part of this Agreement shall also be operated, administered and construed consistent with Code Section 409A. To the extent that a provision of the Agreement fails to comply with Code Section 409A and a construction consistent with Code Section 409A is not possible, such provision shall be void ab initio. In addition, the Agreement shall be subject to amendment, with or without advance notice to Director Executive and other interested parties, and on a prospective or retroactive basis, including but not limited to amendment in a manner that adversely affects the rights of Directors Executives and other interested parties, to the extent necessary to effect compliance with Code Section 409A. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement or portion thereof, are held to be inoperative or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, then: (1) insofar as is reasonable, effect will be given to the intent manifested in the provisions held invalid or inoperative, and (2) the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected thereby.