Exhibit 10.20
THE CORTLAND SAVINGS AND BANKING COMPANY
AMENDED SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this _________ day of __________________, 2002, by and
between The Cortland Savings and Banking Company, an Ohio-chartered,
FDIC-insured member bank with its main offices in Cortland, Ohio (the "Bank")
and Xxxxxxx Xxxxx (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Executive has contributed substantially to the success of the
Bank and its parent company, Cortland Bancorp, an Ohio corporation, and the Bank
desires that the Executive continue in its employ,
WHEREAS, to encourage the Executive to remain an employee of the Bank, the
Bank is willing to provide salary continuation benefits to the Executive,
payable out of the Bank's general assets,
WHEREAS, none of the conditions or events included in the definition of the
term "golden parachute payment" that is set forth in section 18(k)(4)(A)(ii) of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. 1828(k)(4)(A)(ii)] and in Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation Rule 359.1(f)(1)(ii) [12 CFR 359.1(f)(1)(ii)]
exists or, to the best knowledge of the Bank, is contemplated insofar as the
Bank is concerned,
WHEREAS, the Bank and the Executive entered into a Salary Continuation
Agreement dated as of March 1, 2001, providing for specified retirement benefits
for the Executive after termination of her employment,
WHEREAS, regulations promulgated under ERISA (the Employees Retirement
Income Security Act) that became effective on January 1, 2002 govern the
regulation of claims procedures contained in the Executive's form of Salary
Continuation Agreement,
WHEREAS, Xxxxx/Xxxxxx Consulting, a benefits consulting firm involved in
the design and administration of the Executive's Salary Continuation Agreement,
is recommending to its clients that the definition of disability should not
create unwanted burdens under the revised ERISA regulations effective January 1,
2002,
WHEREAS, the revised disability definition in this Agreement, as well as
the revised Claims and Review Procedure in Article 6 in this document, were
drafted by ERISA counsel retained by Xxxxx/Xxxxxx Consulting, and
WHEREAS, the Bank and the Executive have negotiated and agreed to
miscellaneous changes in the terms and conditions of the March 1, 2001 Salary
Continuation Agreement, including but not limited to revision of the definition
of "disability" and updating of the claims and review provisions of Article 6.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings specified --
1.1 "Accrual Balance" means the amount reflected in Schedule A, which is
the amount required to be accrued by the Bank according to generally accepted
accounting principles to account for benefits that may become payable to the
Executive under this Agreement.
1.2 "Change in Control" means any of the following events occur:
(a) Acquisition of Significant Stock Ownership: a report on Schedule 13D or
another form or schedule (other than Schedule 13G) is filed or is required to be
filed under Sections 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, if
the schedule discloses that the filing person or persons acting in concert has
or have become the
beneficial owner of 25% or more of a class of Cortland Bancorp's voting
securities (but this clause (a) shall not apply to beneficial ownership of
voting shares of Cortland Bancorp held by the Bank or another subsidiary of
Cortland Bancorp in a fiduciary capacity). A Change in Control of Cortland
Bancorp shall not be deemed to have occurred solely because acquisition by
Cortland Bancorp of its own voting securities reduces the number of shares
outstanding, causing a person's beneficial ownership to exceed 25% of Cortland
Bancorp's voting securities; provided that, if after such acquisition by
Cortland Bancorp such person becomes the beneficial owner of additional Cortland
Bancorp voting securities, increasing the percentage of outstanding Cortland
Bancorp voting securities beneficially owned by such person, a Change in Control
of Cortland Bancorp shall be deemed to have occurred,
(b) Acquisition of Control under Federal Banking Law. a person acquires the
power to direct Cortland Bancorp's management or policies, if Cortland Bancorp's
board of directors determines that such acquisition constitutes or will
constitute an acquisition of control of Cortland Bancorp for the purposes of the
Bank Holding Company Act or the Change in Bank Control Act and the regulations
thereunder,
(c) Change in Board Composition: during any period of two consecutive
years, individuals who constitute Cortland Bancorp's board of directors at the
beginning of the two-year period cease for any reason to constitute at least a
majority thereof, provided, however, that -- for purposes of this clause (c) --
each director who is first elected by the board (or first nominated by the board
for election by stockholders) by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the
directors who were directors at the beginning of the two-year period shall be
deemed to have been a director at the beginning of the two-year period,
(d) Merger: Cortland Bancorp merges into or consolidates with another
corporation, or merges another corporation into Cortland Bancorp, and as a
result less than 50% of the total voting power of the surviving corporation
immediately after the merger or consolidation is held by persons who were the
stockholders of Cortland Bancorp's voting securities immediately before the
merger or consolidation, or
(e) Sale of Assets: Cortland Bancorp sells to a third party all or
substantially all of Cortland Bancorp's assets. For purposes of this Agreement,
sale of all or substantially all of Cortland Bancorp's assets includes sale of
the Bank alone.
1.3 "Disability" means the Executive suffers a sickness, accident or injury
that is determined by the carrier of any individual or group disability
insurance policy covering the Executive, or by the Social Security
Administration, to be a disability rendering the Executive totally and
permanently disabled. At the Bank's request, the Executive must submit to the
Bank proof of the carrier's or Social Security Administration's determination.
1.4 "Early Retirement Age" means the Executive's 62nd birthday.
1.5 "Early Termination" means Termination of Employment before Normal
Retirement Age for reasons other than death, Disability, Termination for Cause,
or within one year after a Change in Control.
1.6 "Early Termination Date" means the month, day, and year in which Early
Termination occurs.
1.7 "Effective Date" means March 1, 2001.
1.8 "Normal Retirement Age" means the Executive's 65th birthday.
1.9 "Normal Retirement Date" means the later of the Normal Retirement Age
or Termination of Employment.
1.10 "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust,
association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, unincorporated
organization or other entity.
1.11 "Plan Year" means a twelve-month period commencing on March 1 and
ending on the last day of February of each year. The initial Plan Year shall
commence on the Effective Date of this Agreement.
1.12 "Termination for Cause" means the Bank terminates the Executive's
employment for any one of the following reasons --
(a) gross negligence or gross neglect of duties,
(b) commission of a felony or commission of a misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude, or
(c) fraud, disloyalty, dishonesty, or willful violation of any law or
significant Bank policy committed in connection with the Executive's employment
and resulting in an adverse effect on the Bank.
1.13 "Termination of Employment" means that the Executive ceases to be
employed by the Bank for any reason whatsoever, other than because of a leave of
absence approved by the Bank. For purposes of this Agreement, if there is a
dispute over the employment status of the Executive or the date of the
Executive's Termination of Employment, the Bank shall have the sole and absolute
right to decide the dispute, unless a Change in Control shall have occurred.
ARTICLE 2
LIFETIME BENEFITS
2.1 Normal Retirement Benefit. For Termination of Employment on or after
the Normal Retirement Age for reasons other than death, the Bank shall pay to
the Executive the benefit described in this Section 2.1 instead of any other
benefit under this Agreement.
2.1.1 Amount of Benefit. The annual benefit under this Section 2.1 is
$12,500. In its sole discretion, the Bank's board of directors may
increase the annual benefit under this Section 2.1.1, but any increase
shall require recalculation of Schedule A.
2.1.2 Payment of Benefit. The Bank shall pay the annual benefit to the
Executive in 12 equal monthly installments, payable on the last day of
each month, beginning with the month after the Executive's Normal
Retirement Date. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for
15 years.
2.2 Early Termination Benefit. For Early Termination on or after the
Executive's Early Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the
benefit described in this Section 2.2 instead of any other benefit under this
Agreement.
2.2.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.2 is the Early
Termination annual benefit amount set forth in Schedule A for the Plan
Year ending immediately before the Early Termination Date (except
during the first Plan Year, the benefit is the amount set forth for
Plan Year 1). If the Bank's board of directors increases the annual
benefit under Section 2.1.1, the increase shall require recalculation
of the Early Termination annual benefit on Schedule A.
2.2.2 Payment of Benefit. The Bank shall pay the Early Termination annual
benefit to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments, payable on
the last day of each month, beginning with the month after the Normal
Retirement Age. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for
15 years.
2.3 Disability Benefit. For Termination of Employment because of Disability
before the Normal Retirement Age, the Bank shall pay to the Executive the
benefit described in this Section 2.3 instead of any other benefit under this
Agreement.
2.3.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.3 is the
Disability annual benefit amount set forth in Schedule A for the Plan
Year ending immediately before the date on which Termination of
Employment occurs (except during the first Plan Year, the benefit is
the amount set forth for Plan
Year 1). If the Bank's board of directors increases the annual benefit
under Section 2.1.1, the increase shall require recalculation of the
Disability annual benefit on Schedule A.
2.3.2 Payment of Benefit. The Bank shall pay the Disability annual benefit
amount to the Executive in 12 equal monthly installments, payable on
the last day of each month, beginning with the month after the Normal
Retirement Age. The annual benefit shall be paid to the Executive for
15 years.
2.4 Change-in-Control Benefit. If the Executive's employment with Cortland
Bancorp or the Bank terminates within one year after a Change in Control
(excepting Termination for Cause), the Bank shall pay to the Executive the
benefit described in this Section 2.4 instead of any other benefit under this
Agreement.
2.4.1 Amount of Benefit. The benefit under this Section 2.4 is the
Change-in-Control benefit set forth in Schedule A for the Plan Year
ending immediately before the date on which Termination of Employment
occurs (except during the first Plan Year the benefit is the amount
set forth for Plan Year 1), determined by vesting the Executive in the
Normal Retirement Benefit described in Section 2.1, calculating the
present value of said benefit using a discount rate equal to 8% and
monthly compounding. If the Bank's board of directors increases the
annual benefit under Section 2.1.1, the increase shall require
recalculation of the Change-in-Control lump sum benefit on Schedule A.
2.4.2 Payment of Benefit. The Bank shall pay the Change-in-Control benefit
to the Executive in one lump sum within 3 days after the Executive's
Termination of Employment.
2.5 Petition for Payment of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested Early
Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit. If the Executive is entitled
to the normal retirement benefit provided by Section 2.1, the Early Termination
benefit provided by Section 2.2, or the Disability benefit provided by Section
2.3, the Executive may petition the board of directors to have the Accrual
Balance amount corresponding to that particular benefit paid to the Executive in
a single lump sum after (a) deduction of any normal retirement benefits, Early
Termination benefits, or Disability benefits already paid, and (b) addition of
interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid for the period
from Termination of Employment to payment of the lump sum amount. The board of
directors shall have sole and absolute discretion about whether to pay the
remaining Accrual Balance in a lump sum. If the remaining Accrual Balance is
paid in a single lump sum, the Bank shall have no further obligations under this
Agreement.
2.6 Change-in-Control Payout of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested
Early Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit Being Paid to the
Executive at the Time of a Change in Control. If a Change in Control occurs at
any time during the entire 15-year salary continuation benefit payment period
and if at the time of that Change in Control the Executive is receiving the
benefit provided by Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2, or Section 2.3.2, the Bank
shall pay the remaining salary continuation benefits to the Executive, her
beneficiaries, or estate in a lump sum within three days after the Change in
Control. The lump-sum payment due to the Executive, her beneficiaries, or estate
as a result of a Change in Control shall be an amount equal to the Accrual
Balance amount corresponding to that particular benefit then being paid to the
Executive, her estate, or beneficiaries under Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2, or
Section 2.3.2 after (a) deduction of any normal retirement benefits, Early
Termination benefits, or Disability benefits already paid, and (b) addition of
interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid for the period
from Termination of Employment to payment of the lump sum amount.
2.7 Contradiction in Terms of Agreement and Schedule A. If there is a
contradiction in the terms of this Agreement and Schedule A attached hereto
concerning the benefits due under Section 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4 hereof, then the
actual amount of benefits prescribed by this Agreement shall control.
ARTICLE 3
DEATH BENEFITS
3.1 Death During Active Service. If the Executive dies before the Normal
Retirement Age while in the active service of the Bank, instead of any other
benefit payable under this Agreement the Bank shall pay to the Executive's
beneficiary(ies) the benefit described in the Amended Split Dollar Agreement and
Endorsement attached to this Agreement as Addendum A.
3.2 Death During Benefit Period. If the Executive dies after benefit
payments under Article 2 have commenced but before receiving all such payments,
the Bank shall pay the remaining benefits to the Executive's beneficiary(ies) at
the same time and in the same amounts they would have been paid to the Executive
had the Executive survived. In that case, no death benefit shall be payable
under this Article 3.
3.3 Death After Termination of Employment But Before Benefit Payments
Commence. If the Executive is entitled to benefit payments under Article 2 but
dies before payments commence, the benefits shall be payable to the Executive's
beneficiary(ies), but payments shall commence on the last day of the month after
the date of the Executive's death.
3.4 Petition for Benefit Payments. If the Executive dies before receiving
any or all benefit payments to which she is entitled under Section 2.1, Section
2.2, or Section 2.3, respectively, the Executive's beneficiary(ies) or estate
may petition the board of directors to have the Accrual Balance corresponding to
that particular benefit paid to the Executive's beneficiary(ies) or estate in a
single lump sum after (a) deduction of any normal retirement benefits, Early
Termination benefits, or Disability benefits already paid, and (b) addition of
interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual Balance not yet paid for the period
from the Executive's Termination of Employment to payment of the lump sum
amount. The board of directors shall have sole and absolute discretion about
whether to pay the remaining Accrual Balance in a lump sum. If the remaining
Accrual Balance is paid in a single lump sum, the Bank shall have no further
obligations under this Agreement.
3.5 Change-in-Control Payout of Vested Normal Retirement Benefit, Vested
Early Termination Benefit or Vested Disability Benefit Being Paid to the
Executive's Estate or Beneficiaries at the Time of a Change in Control. If a
Change in Control occurs at any time during the entire 15-year salary
continuation benefit payment period and if at the time of that Change in Control
the Executive's estate or beneficiary(ies) is receiving the benefit provided by
Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2, or Section 2.3.2, the Bank shall pay the remaining
salary continuation benefits to the Executive's beneficiary(ies) or estate in a
lump sum within three days after the Change in Control. The lump-sum payment due
to the Executive's beneficiary(ies) or estate as a result of a Change in Control
shall be an amount equal to the Accrual Balance amount corresponding to that
particular benefit then being paid to the Executive's estate or beneficiary(ies)
under Section 2.1.2, Section 2.2.2, or Section 2.3.2 after (a) deduction of any
normal retirement benefits, Early Termination benefits, or Disability benefits
already paid, and (b) addition of interest at the rate of 8.0% on the Accrual
Balance not yet paid for the period from Termination of Employment to payment of
the lump sum amount.
ARTICLE 4
BENEFICIARIES
4.1 Beneficiary Designations. The Executive shall designate a beneficiary
by filing a written designation with the Bank. The Executive may revoke or
modify the designation at any time by filing a new designation. However,
designations will only be effective if signed by the Executive and accepted by
the Bank during the Executive's lifetime. The Executive's beneficiary
designation shall be deemed automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases
the Executive, or if the Executive names a spouse as beneficiary and the
marriage is subsequently dissolved. If the Executive dies without a valid
beneficiary designation, all payments shall be made to the Executive's estate.
4.2 Facility of Payment. If a benefit is payable to a minor, to a person
declared incapacitated, or to a person incapable of handling the disposition of
his or her property, the Bank may pay such benefit to the guardian, legal
representative or person having the care or custody of such minor, incapacitated
person or incapable person. The Bank may require proof of incapacity, minority
or guardianship as it may deem appropriate prior to distribution of the benefit.
Such distribution shall completely discharge the Bank from all liability with
respect to such benefit.
ARTICLE 5
GENERAL LIMITATIONS
5.1 Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement
to the contrary, the Bank shall not pay any benefit under this Agreement if
Termination of Employment is a result of Termination for Cause.
5.2 Suicide or Misstatement. The Bank shall not pay any benefit under this
Agreement if the Executive commits suicide within two years after the Effective
Date of this Agreement, or if the Executive has made any material misstatement
of fact on any application for life insurance purchased by the Bank.
5.3 Removal. If the Executive is removed from office or permanently
prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank's affairs by an order
issued under section 8(e)(4) or (g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12
U.S.C. 1818(e)(4) or (g)(1), all obligations of the Bank under this Agreement
shall terminate as of the effective date of the order.
5.4 Insolvency. If the Superintendent of Financial Institutions appoints
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for the Bank pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code section 1125.20, all obligations under this Agreement shall
terminate as of the date of the Bank's declared insolvency, but vested rights of
the contracting parties shall not be affected.
5.5 FDIC Open-Bank Assistance. All obligations under this Agreement shall
be terminated, except to the extent determined that continuation of the contract
is necessary for the continued operation of the Bank, at the time the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation enters into an agreement to provide assistance to
or on behalf of the Bank under the authority contained in section 13(c) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act. 12 U.S.C. 1823(c). Any rights of the parties that
have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.
ARTICLE 6
CLAIMS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
6.1 Claims Procedure. A person or beneficiary ("claimant") who has not
received benefits under the Agreement that he or she believes should be paid
shall make a claim for such benefits as follows --
6.1.1 Initiation - Written Claim. The claimant initiates a claim by
submitting to the Bank a written claim for the benefits.
6.1.2 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond to such claimant
within 90 days after receiving the claim. If the Bank determines that
special circumstances require additional time for processing the
claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an additional 90
days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the
initial 90-day period, that an additional period is required. The
notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the
date by which the Bank expects to render its decision.
6.1.3 Notice of Decision. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the
Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Bank
shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood
by the claimant. The notification shall set forth --
6.1.3.1 The specific reasons for the denial,
6.1.3.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on
which the denial is based,
6.1.3.3 A description of any additional information or material
necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an
explanation of why it is needed,
6.1.3.4 An explanation of the Agreement's review procedures and the
time limits applicable to such procedures, and
6.1.3.5 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action
under ERISA (Employees Retirement Income Security Act) Section
502(a) following an adverse benefit determination on review.
6.2 Review Procedure. If the Bank denies part or all of the claim, the
claimant shall have the opportunity for a full and fair review by the Bank of
the denial, as follows --
6.2.1 Initiation - Written Request. To initiate the review, the claimant,
within 60 days after receiving the Bank's notice of denial, must file
with the Bank a written request for review.
6.2.2 Additional Submissions - Information Access. The claimant shall then
have the opportunity to submit written comments, documents, records
and other information relating to the claim. The Bank shall also
provide the claimant, upon request and free of charge, reasonable
access to, and copies of, all documents, records and other information
relevant (as defined in applicable ERISA regulations) to the
claimant's claim for benefits.
6.2.3 Considerations on Review. In considering the review, the Bank shall
take into account all materials and information the claimant submits
relating to the claim, without regard to whether such information was
submitted or considered in the initial benefit determination.
6.2.4 Timing of Bank Response. The Bank shall respond in writing to such
claimant within 60 days after receiving the request for review. If the
Bank determines that special circumstances require additional time for
processing the claim, the Bank can extend the response period by an
additional 60 days by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the
end of the initial 60-day period, that an additional period is
required. The notice of extension must set forth the special
circumstances and the date by which the Bank expects to render its
decision.
6.2.5 Notice of Decision. The Bank shall notify the claimant in writing of
its decision on review. The Bank shall write the notification in a
manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification
shall set forth --
6.2.5.1 The specific reason for the denial,
6.2.5.2 A reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement on
which the denial is based,
6.2.5.3 A statement that the claimant is entitled to receive, upon
request and free of charge, reasonable access to, and copies of,
all documents, records and other information relevant (as defined
in applicable ERISA regulations) to the claimant's claim for
benefits, and
6.2.5.4 A statement of the claimant's right to bring a civil action
under ERISA Section 502(a).
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Amendment and Termination. This Agreement may be amended or terminated
only by a written agreement signed by the Bank and the Executive.
7.2 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind the Executive and the Bank,
and their beneficiaries, survivors, executors, successors, administrators, and
transferees.
7.3 No Guarantee of Employment. This Agreement is not an employment policy
or contract. It does not give the Executive the right to remain an employee of
the Bank, nor does it interfere with the Bank's right to discharge the
Executive. It also does not require the Executive to remain an employee nor
interfere with the Executive's right to terminate employment at any time.
7.4 Non-Transferability. Benefits under this Agreement cannot be sold,
transferred, assigned, pledged, attached, or encumbered in any manner.
7.5 Successors; Binding Agreement. By an assumption agreement in form and
substance satisfactory to the Executive, the Bank shall require any successor
(whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise)
to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank to expressly
assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same
extent that the Bank would be required to perform this Agreement if no such
succession had occurred. Failure of the Bank to obtain such assumption agreement
before effectiveness of any such succession shall be a breach of this Agreement
and shall entitle the Executive to the Change-in-Control benefit provided in
Section 2.4.
7.6 Tax Withholding. The Bank shall withhold any taxes that are required to
be withheld from the benefits provided under this Agreement.
7.7 Applicable Law. The Agreement and all rights hereunder shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, except to the extent preempted by the
laws of the United States of America.
7.8 Unfunded Arrangement. The Executive and beneficiary are general
unsecured creditors of the Bank for the payment of benefits under this
Agreement. The benefits represent the mere promise by the Bank to pay such
benefits. The rights to benefits are not subject in any manner to anticipation,
alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, attachment, or
garnishment by creditors. Any insurance on the Executive's life is a general
asset of the Bank to which the Executive and beneficiary have no preferred or
secured claim.
7.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the Bank and the Executive as to the subject matter hereof. No rights
are granted to the Executive under this Agreement other than those specifically
set forth herein.
7.10 Administration. The Bank shall have powers which are necessary to
administer this Agreement, including but not limited to --
(a) interpreting the provisions of this Agreement,
(b) establishing and revising the method of accounting for this Agreement,
(c) maintaining a record of benefit payments, and
(d) establishing rules and prescribing any forms necessary or desirable to
administer this Agreement.
7.11 Named Fiduciary. The Bank shall be the named fiduciary and plan
administrator under this Agreement. The named fiduciary may delegate to others
certain aspects of the management and operation responsibilities of the plan,
including the employment of advisors and the delegation of ministerial duties to
qualified individuals.
7.12 Severability. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this
Agreement not held invalid, and to the full extent consistent with law each such
other provision shall continue in full force and effect. If any provision of
this Agreement is held invalid in part, such invalidity shall not affect the
remainder of such provision not held invalid, and to the full extent consistent
with law the remainder of such provision, together with all other provisions of
this Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect.
7.13 Headings. The headings of sections herein are included solely for
convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of
any provision of this Agreement.
7.14 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
delivered by hand or mailed, certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, with postage prepaid, to the following addresses or to such other
address as either party may designate by like notice.
(a) If to the Bank, to --
Board of Directors
The Cortland Savings and Banking Company
000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx
X.X. Xxx 00
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000
(b) If to the Executive, to --
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000
and to such other or additional person or persons as either party shall have
designated to the other party in writing by like notice.
7.15 Payment of Legal Fees. The Bank is aware that upon the occurrence of a
Change in Control, then current management of the Bank may cause or attempt to
cause the Bank to refuse to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, or
may cause or attempt to cause the Bank to institute, or may institute,
litigation seeking to have this Agreement declared unenforceable, or may take,
or attempt to take, other action to deny Executive the benefits intended under
this Agreement. In these circumstances, the purpose of this Agreement could be
frustrated. It is the intent of the Bank that the Executive not be required to
incur the expenses associated with the enforcement of her rights under this
Agreement by litigation or other legal action because the cost and expense
thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to
Executive hereunder, nor be bound to negotiate any settlement of her rights
hereunder under threat of incurring such expenses. Accordingly, if after a
Change in Control it should appear to Executive that (a) the Bank has failed to
comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement, or (b) in the event
that the Bank or any other person takes any action to declare this Agreement
void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other legal action
designed to deny, diminish or to recover from, Executive the benefits intended
to be provided to Executive hereunder, the Bank irrevocably authorizes Executive
from time to time to retain counsel of her choice at the expense of the Bank as
provided in this Section 7.15, to represent Executive in connection with the
initiation or defense of any litigation or other legal action, whether by or
against the Bank or any director, officer, stockholder or other person
affiliated with the Bank, in any jurisdiction. The fees and expenses of counsel
selected from time to time by Executive as herein above provided shall be paid
or reimbursed to Executive by the Bank on a regular, periodic basis upon
presentation by Executive of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel
in accordance with such counsel's customary practices, up to a maximum aggregate
amount of $500,000. The Bank's obligation to pay the Executive's legal fees
provided by this Section 7.15 operates separately from, and in addition to, any
legal fee reimbursement obligation the Bank or the Bank's parent Cortland
Bancorp may have with the Executive by virtue of a Severance Agreement by and
among the Executive, the Bank, and Cortland Bancorp.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive and a duly authorized Bank officer have
signed this Amended Salary Continuation Agreement as of the date first written
above.
EXECUTIVE: BANK:
-------------------------- ----------------------------------
THE CORTLAND SAVINGS AND BANKING COMPANY
By:
------------------------------------- ------------------------------------
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: President, Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
THE CORTLAND SAVINGS AND BANKING COMPANY
AMENDED SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
XXXXXXX XXXXX
I designate the following as beneficiary of any death benefits under this
Amended Salary Continuation Agreement:
Primary: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Contingent: _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
NOTE: TO NAME A TRUST AS BENEFICIARY, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE
TRUSTEE(S) AND THE EXACT NAME AND DATE OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT.
I understand that I may change these beneficiary designations by filing a
new written designation with the Bank. I further understand that the
designations will be automatically revoked if the beneficiary predeceases me,
or, if I have named my spouse as beneficiary and our marriage is subsequently
dissolved.
Signature:
--------------------------
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Date: _________, 2002
Accepted by the Bank this _________ day of ________________, 2002.
By:
---------------------------------
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: President, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive
Officer
SCHEDULE A
THE CORTLAND SAVINGS AND BANKING COMPANY
AMENDED SALARY CONTINUATION AGREEMENT
XXXXXXX XXXXX
EARLY
TERMINATION DISABILITY
VESTED ANNUAL ANNUAL CHANGE-IN-CONTROL
PLAN ACCRUAL ACCRUAL BENEFIT BENEFIT LUMP SUM BENEFIT
YEAR BALANCE BALANCE PAYABLE AT 65 PAYABLE AT 65 PAYABLE IMMEDIATELY
---- -------- -------- ------------- ------------- -------------------
1 $ 2,827 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,257 $ 28,103
2 $ 5,888 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,418 $ 30,435
3 $ 9,203 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,490 $ 32,961
4 $ 12,794 $ 0 $ 0 $ 4,480 $ 35,697
5 $ 16,682 $ 0 $ 0 $ 5,394 $ 38,660
6 $ 20,894 $ 0 $ 0 $ 6,238 $ 41,869
7 $ 25,455 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7,017 $ 45,344
8 $ 30,394 $ 0 $ 0 $ 7,737 $ 49,108
9 $ 35,743 $ 0 $ 0 $ 8,401 $ 53,183
10 $ 41,537 $ 0 $ 0 $ 9,014 $ 57,598
11 $ 47,811 $ 0 $ 0 $ 9,581 $ 62,378
12 $ 54,606 $ 0 $ 0 $10,104 $ 67,556
13 $ 61,965 $ 0 $ 0 $10,587 $ 73,163
14 $ 69,935 $ 69,935 $11,033 $11,033 $ 79,235
15 $ 78,566 $ 78,566 $11,445 $11,445 $ 85,812
16 $ 87,913 $ 87,913 $11,825 $11,825 $ 92,934
17 $ 98,037 $ 98,037 $12,176 $12,176 $100,647
18 $109,001 $109,001 $12,500 $12,500 $109,001
12
