Termination and Severance Pay. A. In the event the Employee is terminated pursuant to Paragraph B hereof and the Employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the position under this agreement, upon execution of a Separation Agreement and General Release, the Employer agrees to pay the Employee a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) months aggregate annual salary, exclusive of other forms of compensation, less standard withholdings, in addition to the continuation of medical, dental and vision insurance benefits during the three (3) month period immediately following the date of termination. However, in the event the Employee is terminated because the Employee has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony, or if the County determines that the Employee has engaged in unprofessional and improper practice, other than negligence, and breach of public trust, including but not limited to illegal acts involving personal gain, or moral turpitude, the County shall be entitled to terminate the Employee immediately without any severance pay, or medical, dental and vision insurance continuation aside from COBRA.
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