Common use of Employment, Duties and Authority Clause in Contracts

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorFinancial Officer, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorExecutive Officer, and Executive shall accept such employment. If elected, Executive shall also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for no additional compensation. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a the President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit AdministratorFinancial Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Effective January 17, 2014, Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorOfficer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorRegional President, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Regional President of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Regional President of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorOfficer, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorExecutive Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a the President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorOperating Officer, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorExecutive Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a the President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and consistent with past performances and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorExecutive Officer, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding merchant company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein as detail in Exhibit A or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking merchant companies’ industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall report directly to the Board and devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. interests Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institutionmerchant company.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorFinancial Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a the Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his her ability and consistent with past performances and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his her full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he she is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his her ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorExecutive Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a the President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of President and Chief Credit Administrator Executive Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorFinancial Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Regional Credit AdministratorManager, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Senior Vice President and Lending Group Manager of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Senior Vice President and Lending Group Manager of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorOperating Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his her ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his her full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his her ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorRisk Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Risk Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards Board of Directors (the “Board”) Directors, and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Risk Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-state chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Credit AdministratorOperating Officer, and Executive shall accept such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank holding company and a California state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies and procedures. Executive shall report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Operating Officer of a bank holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.

Employment, Duties and Authority. The Employer hereby shall employ employs Executive as its Senior Executive Vice President and President, Chief Credit AdministratorFinancial Officer, and Executive shall accept accepts such employment. Executive agrees to perform the duties that are customarily performed by a Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution and accepts all other duties described herein or as prescribed by the Employer’s Boards 's Board of Directors (the “Board”) and agrees to discharge the same faithfully and to the best of his ability and the highest and best standards of the banking industry, in accordance with the policies of the Employer’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, policies Policies and proceduresProcedures. Executive shall devote his full business time and attention to the business and affairs of Employer for which he is employed and shall perform the duties thereof to the best of his ability. Except as permitted by the prior written consent of the Employer’s BoardBoard of Directors, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person, firm or corporation, whether for compensation or otherwise, which are in conflict with Employer’s interests. Executive shall have such responsibility and duties and such authority to transact business on behalf of Employer Employer, as are customarily incident to the office of Chief Credit Administrator Financial Officer of a bank financial services holding company and a state-chartered banking institution.