SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 12, 2011

IF BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland
001-35226
45-1834449
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

201 East Cherry Street, Watseka, Illinois
60970
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (815) 432-2476

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(e)            Entry into Employment Agreements with Alan D. Martin and Change in Control Agreements with Pamela J. Verkler and Walter H. Hasselbring.

Employment Agreements.   On July 12, 2011, Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Iroquois Federal”) and IF Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) each entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Alan D. Martin, our President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of July 7, 2011.  The Iroquois Federal agreement and the Company agreement each provide for a three-year term, subject to annual renewal by the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.  Prior to each such renewal, the disinterested members of the Board of Directors will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation for purposes of determining whether to extend the agreements.  Although the agreements are substantially similar and each requires payments to the executive under certain circumstances, there will be no duplication of benefits.  Any payment made under the Iroquois Federal agreement will be subtracted from the same payment required under the Company agreement.

The initial base salary under the employment agreements will be $286,000.  The Boards of Directors will review the rate of Mr. Martin’s base salary annually, and may maintain or increase (but not decrease) his base salary.  In addition to base salary, the agreements provide for, among other things, Mr. Martin’s right to participate in discretionary bonuses or other incentive compensation programs and employee benefit plans and to receive perquisites applicable to executive management.  If Mr. Martin’s employment is terminated without cause or if Mr. Martin terminates voluntarily under specified circumstances that constitute good reason (as defined in the agreements), Mr. Martin will be entitled to three times (i) base salary and (ii) the highest incentive compensation paid to him during the prior three years and the value of all employee benefits that would have been provided for the 36-month period following his termination, had Mr. Martin’s employment not terminated.  Such amounts will be paid in a lump sum payment.  In addition, Mr. Martin will be entitled to participate in any life insurance, non-taxable medical, health, or dental arrangement, subject to the same premium contribution as prior to his termination, for up to 36 months following his termination.  In the event of a change in control followed by Mr. Martin’s dismissal or resignation due to a demotion, loss of title, office or significant authority, reduction in compensation or benefits, or relocation by more than 35 miles, Mr. Martin will be entitled to the greater of the payments set forth above or three times his average annual compensation over the last five years, payable in a lump sum, plus, continued welfare benefits either provided under the Iroquois Federal plans for a period of up to 36 months, or by payment of a cash lump sum payment equal to the cost of providing such benefits for up to 36 months.  In addition, any memberships or automobile use shall be continued during the remaining unexpired term of the agreement (or if less, the maximum period permitted under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A without being considered deferred compensation). The payments required under the Iroquois Federal employment agreement in connection with a change in control will be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid an excess parachute payment.  The Company agreement will not require a reduction in severance benefits on a termination of employment in connection with a change in control in the event of an excess parachute payment.


 
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The employment agreements also provide certain benefits to Mr. Martin or his dependents in the event of his termination due to his death or disability.  Upon termination of Mr. Martin’s employment for cause, as defined in the agreement, Mr. Martin will receive no further compensation or benefits under the agreement.

Upon any termination of employment that would entitle Mr. Martin to a severance payment (other than a termination in connection with a change in control), Mr. Martin will be required to adhere to a one-year non-competition provision.  The Company or Iroquois Federal will agree to pay all reasonable costs and legal fees of Mr. Martin in relation to the enforcement of the employment agreement, provided Mr. Martin succeeds on the merits in a legal judgment, arbitration proceeding or settlement.  The employment agreement also provides for indemnification of Mr. Martin to the fullest extent legally permissible.

Change in Control Agreements.   On July 12, 2011, Iroquois Federal also entered into change in control agreements with Ms. Verkler and Mr. Hasselbring, effective as of July 7, 2011.  Each of the agreements provides for a 24-month term, subject to annual renewal by the disinterested members of the Board of Directors.  Prior to each such renewal, the disinterested members of the Board of Directors will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation for purposes of determining whether to extend the agreements.  In the event of a change in control (as defined in the agreements), each agreement will automatically renew for a term of 12 months following the effective date of the change in control.  The agreements will terminate if the executive or Iroquois Federal terminates executive’s employment prior to a change in control.  If, within 12 months after a change in control, Iroquois Federal terminates the executive’s employment without cause or if the executive terminates employment voluntarily under specified circumstances that constitute good reason, including a material diminution in authority, duties or responsibilities, a material diminution in base salary, a relocation that increases the executive’s commute by more than 35 miles, or any other action or inaction by Iroquois Federal or the Company that would constitute a breach of the agreement, the executive will be entitled to a lump sum cash payment equal to two times the executive’s base salary and highest rate of bonus paid to the executive during the three years prior to termination, payable in a single lump sum within ten days following the termination of employment.  In addition, the executive will be entitled to continue participation in life insurance, non-taxable medical, vision, and dental coverage, subject to the same terms and conditions as prior to the executive’s termination of employment.  Such coverage will cease 24 months after the executive’s termination.  In the event the provision or payment of such benefit would subject Iroquois Federal to excise taxes or penalties, Iroquois Federal will pay to the executive a cash lump sum payment equal to the cost of providing such benefits.  The payments required under the change in control agreements will be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid an excess parachute payment.  Payments under the agreements will be paid from the general funds of Iroquois Federal; the Company, however, will guarantee the payments due under the agreements.  In addition, Iroquois Federal or the Company agrees to pay all reasonable costs and legal fees of the executive in relation to the enforcement of the change in control agreements, provided the executive succeeds on the merits in a legal judgment, arbitration proceeding or settlement.

The foregoing descriptions of the employment agreements and change in control agreements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the documents that are attached as Exhibits 10.1 through 10.4 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and are incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02(e).
 

 
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Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

(a)           Amendment of Bylaws.  On July 12, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company amended the Company’s Bylaws (the “Bylaw Amendment”).

Specifically, Article II, Section 12 “Director Qualifications” of the Company’s Bylaws has been amended. Under the amended and restated Bylaws, no person is eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors: (a)(i) if such person has been the subject of supervisory action by a financial regulatory agency that resulted in a cease and desist order or an agreement or other written statement subject to public disclosure under 12 U.S.C. §1818(u), or any successor provision; (ii) if such person has been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust which is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year under state or federal law; or (iii) if such person is currently charged in any information, indictment, or other complaint with the commission of or participation in such a crime; or (b) unless such person has been, for a period of at least one year immediately before his or her nomination or appointment or at the time of his or her initial appointment or election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation or a subsidiary of the Corporation, a resident of a county in which the Corporation or its subsidiaries maintains a banking office or a county contiguous to any such county.  No person may serve on the Board of Directors and at the same time be a director or officer of a co-operative bank, credit union, savings bank, savings and loan association, trust company, bank holding company or banking association (in each case whether chartered by a state, the federal government or any other jurisdiction), other than of a subsidiary of the Corporation, that engages in business activities in the same market area as the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries. No person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors if such person is the nominee or representative of a company, as that term is defined in the regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 C.F.R §212.2(n)(2010), of which any director, partner, trustee or stockholder controlling more than 10% of any class of voting stock would not be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors under this Section 12. The Board of Directors shall have the power to construe and apply the provisions of this Section 12 and to make all determinations necessary or desirable to implement such provisions, including but not limited to determinations as to whether a person is a nominee or representative of a person, a company or a group, whether a person or company is included in a group, and whether a person is the nominee or representative of a group acting in concert.  No person 72 years of age shall be eligible for election, re-election, appointment or reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Corporation.  No director shall serve as such beyond the annual meeting of the Corporation immediately following the director becoming 72 years of age. This age limitation does not apply to an advisory director or director emeritus of the Corporation.

The foregoing description of the Bylaw Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company’s Bylaws that are attached as Exhibit 3.2 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and are incorporated by reference into this Item 5.03.
 

 
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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
(d)
Exhibits.

 
Exhibit 3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of IF Bancorp, Inc.

 
Exhibit 10.1
IF Bancorp, Inc. Employment Agreement with Alan D. Martin, dated effective as of July 7, 2011

 
Exhibit 10.2
Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association Employment Agreement with Alan D. Martin, dated effective as of July 7, 2011

 
Exhibit 10.3
Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association Change in Control Agreement with Walter H. Hasselbring, III, dated effective as of July 7, 2011

 
Exhibit 10.4
Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association Change in Control Agreement with Pamela J. Verkler, dated effective as of July 7, 2011

 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


   
IF BANCORP, INC.
     
     
DATE:  July 12, 2011
By:    
/s/ Alan D. Martin
   
Alan D. Martin
   
President and Chief Executive Officer

 
 
 
 

 
EXHIBIT 3.2
 
 
IF BANCORP, INC.
 
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
 
(as adopted on July 12, 2011)
 
ARTICLE I
STOCKHOLDERS
 
Section 1.
Annual Meeting.
 
The Corporation shall hold an annual meeting of its stockholders to elect directors and to transact any other business within its powers, at such place, on such date and at such time as the Board of Directors shall fix.  Failure to hold an annual meeting does not invalidate the Corporation’s existence or affect any otherwise valid corporate act.
 
Section 2.
Special Meetings.
 
Special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be called by the President or by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of directors that the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies on the Board of Directors (hereinafter the “Whole Board”).  Special meetings of the stockholders shall be called by the Secretary at the request of stockholders only on the written request of stockholders entitled to cast at least a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting.  Such written request shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting, and shall be delivered at the principal office of the Corporation addressed to the President or the Secretary.  The Secretary shall inform the stockholders who make the request of the reasonably estimated cost of preparing and mailing a notice of the meeting and, upon payment of these costs to the Corporation, notify each stockholder entitled to notice of the meeting.  The Board of Directors shall have the sole power to fix (i) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to request a special meeting of stockholders and the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the special meeting and (ii) the date, time and place of the special meeting and the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be considered present in person and may vote at the special meeting.
 
Section 3.
Notice of Meetings; Adjournment.
 
Not less than 10 nor more than 90 days before each stockholders’ meeting, the Secretary shall give notice of the meeting in writing or by electronic transmission to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting and to each other stockholder entitled to notice of the meeting.  The notice shall state the time and place of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and may vote at the meeting, and, if the meeting is a special meeting or notice of the purpose is required by statute, the purpose of the meeting.  Notice is given to a stockholder when it is personally delivered to the stockholder, left at the stockholder’s residence or usual place of business, mailed to the stockholder at his or her address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, or transmitted to the stockholder by an electronic transmission to any address or number of the
 

 
 

 

 
stockholder at which the stockholder receives electronic transmissions.  If the Corporation has received a request from a stockholder that notice not be sent by electronic transmission, the Corporation may not provide notice to the stockholder by electronic transmission.  Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, each person who is entitled to notice waives notice if such person, before or after the meeting, delivers a written waiver or waiver by electronic transmission which is filed with the records of the stockholders’ meetings, or is present at the meeting in person or by proxy.
 
A meeting of stockholders convened on the date for which it was called may be adjourned from time to time without further notice to a date not more than 120 days after the original record date.  At any adjourned meeting, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the original meeting.
 
As used in these Bylaws, the term “electronic transmission” shall have the meaning given to such term by Section 1-101( l ) of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) or any successor provision.
 
Section 4.
Quorum.
 
Unless the Articles of the Corporation provide otherwise, where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, a majority of the shares of such class or classes, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter.
 
If a quorum shall fail to attend any meeting, the chairman of the meeting or the holders of a majority of the shares of stock who are present at the meeting, in person or by proxy, may, in accordance with Section 3 of this Article I, adjourn the meeting to another place, date or time.
 
Section 5.
Organization and Conduct of Business.
 
The Chairman of the Board   of the Corporation or Chief Executive Officer, or in his or her absence, the President, or in his or her absence, such other person as may be designated by a majority of the Whole Board, shall call to order any meeting of the stockholders and act as chairman of the meeting.  In the absence of the Secretary, the secretary of the meeting shall be such person as the chairman of the meeting appoints.  The chairman of any meeting of stockholders shall determine the order of business and the procedure at the meeting, including such regulation of the manner of voting and the conduct of discussion as seem to him or her in order.
 
Section 6.
Advance Notice Provisions for Business to be Transacted at Annual Meetings and Elections of Directors.
 
(a)           At any annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been brought before the meeting (i) as specified in the Corporation’s notice of the meeting, (ii) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (iii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who: (1) is a stockholder of record on the date such stockholder gives the notice provided for in this Section 6(a) and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at such annual meeting; and (2) complies with the notice procedures set forth in
 

 
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this Section 6(a).  For business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (iii) of the immediately preceding sentence, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation and such business must otherwise be a proper matter for action by stockholders.  To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered or mailed to and received by the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive office of the Corporation not less than 80 days nor more than 90 days prior to any such meeting; provided, however, that if less than 90 days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given to stockholders, such written notice shall be delivered or mailed to and received by the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive office of the Corporation not later than the tenth day following the day on which notice of the meeting was mailed to stockholders or such public disclosure was made.
 
A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth as to each matter such stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting: (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting; (ii) the name and address of such stockholder as they appear on the Corporation’s books and of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; (iii) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner; (iv) a description of all arrangements or understandings between such stockholder and any other person or persons (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder and any material interest of such stockholder in such business; and (v) a representation that such stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the annual meeting to bring such business before the meeting.
 
Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be brought before or conducted at an annual meeting except in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6(a).  The chairman of the meeting shall, if the facts so warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6(a) and, if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business so determined to be not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
 
At any special meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of the meeting.
 
(b)           Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the following procedures shall be eligible for election as directors of the Corporation.  Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be made at a meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected only (i) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (ii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who (1) is a stockholder of record on the date such stockholder gives the notice provided for in this Section 6(b) and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, and (2) complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 6(b).  Such nominations, other than those made by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, shall be made by timely notice in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation.  To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered or mailed to and received by the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive office of the Corporation not less than 80 days nor
 

 
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more than 90 days prior to any such meeting; provided, however, that if less than 90 days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given to stockholders, such written notice shall be delivered or mailed, as prescribed, to the Secretary of the Corporation not later than the tenth day following the day on which notice of the meeting was mailed to stockholders or such public disclosure was made.
 
A stockholder’s notice must be in writing and set forth (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director, (i) all information relating to such person that would indicate such person’s qualification to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation; (ii) an affidavit that such person would not be disqualified under the provisions of Article II, Section 12 of these Bylaws; (iii) such information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or any successor rule or regulation; and (iv) a written consent of each proposed nominee to be named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected; and (b) as to the stockholder giving the notice: (i) the name and address of such stockholder as they appear on the Corporation’s books and of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made; (ii) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner; (iii) a description of all arrangements or understandings between such stockholder and each proposed nominee and any other person or persons (including their names) pursuant to which the nomination(s) are to be made by such stockholder; (iv) a representation that such stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the persons named in its notice; and (v) any other information relating to such stockholder that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act or any successor rule or regulation.  No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6(b).  The chairman of the meeting shall, if the facts so warrant, determine that a nomination was not made in accordance with such provisions and, if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.
 
(c)           For purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 6, the term “public disclosure” shall mean disclosure (i) in a press release reported by a nationally recognized news service, (ii) in a document publicly filed or furnished by the Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or (iii) on a website maintained by the Corporation.  The timely notice requirements provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 6 shall apply to all stockholder nominations for election as a director and all stockholder proposals for business to be conducted at an annual meeting regardless of whether such proposal is submitted for inclusion in the Corporation’s proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act.
 
Section 7.
Proxies and Voting.
 
Unless the Articles of the Corporation provide for a greater or lesser number of votes per share or limits or denies voting rights, each outstanding share of stock, regardless of class, is
 

 
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entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders; however, a share is not entitled to be voted if any installment payable on it is overdue and unpaid.  In all elections for directors, directors shall be determined by a plurality of the votes cast, and except as otherwise required by law or as provided in the Articles of the Corporation, all other matters voted on by stockholders shall be determined by a majority of the votes cast on the matter.
 
A stockholder may vote the stock the stockholder owns of record either in person or by proxy.  A stockholder may sign a writing authorizing another person to act as proxy.  Signing may be accomplished by the stockholder or the stockholder’s authorized agent signing the writing or causing the stockholder’s signature to be affixed to the writing by any reasonable means, including facsimile signature.  A stockholder may authorize another person to act as proxy by transmitting, or authorizing the transmission of, an authorization for the person to act as the proxy to the person authorized to act as proxy or to any other person authorized to receive the proxy authorization on behalf of the person authorized to act as the proxy, including a proxy solicitation firm or proxy support service organization.  The authorization may be transmitted by a telegram, cablegram, datagram, electronic mail or any other electronic or telephonic means.  Unless a proxy provides otherwise, it is not valid more than 11 months after its date.  A proxy is revocable by a stockholder at any time without condition or qualification unless the proxy states that it is irrevocable and the proxy is coupled with an interest.  A proxy may be made irrevocable for as long as it is coupled with an interest.  The interest with which a proxy may be coupled includes an interest in the stock to be voted under the proxy or another general interest in the Corporation or its assets or liabilities.
 
Section 8.
Conduct of Voting
 
The Board of Directors shall, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or more persons as inspectors of election, to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and make a written report thereof, in accordance with applicable law.  At all meetings of stockholders, the proxies and ballots shall be received, and all questions relating to the qualification of voters and the validity of proxies and the acceptance or rejection of votes shall be decided or determined by the inspector of election.  All voting, including on the election of directors but excepting where otherwise required by law, may be by a voice vote; provided, however, that upon demand therefor by a stockholder entitled to vote or his or her proxy or the chairman of the meeting, a written vote shall be taken.  Every written vote shall be taken by ballot, each of which shall state the name of the stockholder or proxy voting and such other information as may be required under the procedure established for the meeting.  Every vote taken by ballot shall be counted by an inspector or inspectors appointed by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting.  No candidate for election as a director at a meeting shall serve as an inspector at such meeting.
 
Section 9.
Control Share Acquisition Act.
 
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Articles of the Corporation or these Bylaws, Title 3, Subtitle 7 of the MGCL (or any successor statute) shall not apply to any acquisition by any person of shares of stock of the Corporation.  This Section 9 may be repealed by a majority of the Whole Board, in whole or in part, at any time, whether before or after an acquisition of
 

 
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Control Shares (as defined in Section 3-701(d) of the MGCL, or any successor provision) and, upon such repeal, may, to the extent provided by any successor bylaw, apply to any prior or subsequent Control Share Acquisition (as defined in Section 3-701(d) of the MGCL, or any successor provision).
 
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
Section 1.
General Powers, Number and Term of Office.
 
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors.  The number of directors of the Corporation shall, by virtue of the Corporation’s election made hereby to be governed by Section 3-804(b) of the MGCL, be fixed from time to time exclusively by vote of the Board of Directors; provided, however, that such number shall never be less than the minimum number of directors required by the MGCL now or hereafter in force.  The Board of Directors shall annually elect a Chairman of the Board from among its members and shall designate the Chairman of the Board or his designee to preside at its meetings.
 
The directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of preferred stock, shall be divided into three classes, as nearly equal in number as reasonably possible, with the term of office of the first class to expire at the first annual meeting of stockholders, the term of office of the second class to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders one year thereafter and the term of office of the third class to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders two years thereafter, with each director to hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.  At each annual meeting of stockholders, commencing with the first annual meeting, directors elected to succeed those directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election or for such shorter period of time as the Board of Directors may determine, with each director to hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
 
Section 2.
Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships.
 
By virtue of the Corporation’s election made hereby to be subject to Section 3-804(c) of the MGCL, any vacancies in the Board of Directors resulting from an increase in the size of the Board of Directors or the death, resignation or removal of a director may be filled only by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the remaining directors in office, even if the remaining directors do not constitute a quorum, and any director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the vacancy occurred and until a successor is elected and qualifies.  No decrease in the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.
 
Section 3.
Regular Meetings.
 
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such place or places or by means of remote communication, on such date or dates, and at such time or times as shall have been established by the Board of Directors and publicized among all directors.  A notice of each
 

 
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regular meeting shall not be required.  Any regular meeting of the Board of Directors may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and no notice need be given of any such adjourned meeting other than by announcement.
 
Section 4.
Special Meetings.
 
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by one-third (1/3) of the directors then in office (rounded up to the nearest whole number), the Chairman of the Board, or by the President, and shall be held at such place or by means of remote communication, on such date, and at such time as they or he or she shall fix.  Notice of the place, date, and time of each such special meeting shall be given to each director who has not waived notice by mailing and post-marking written notice not less than five days before the meeting, or by facsimile or other electronic transmission of the same not less than 24 hours before the meeting.  Any director may waive notice of any special meeting, either before or after such meeting, by delivering a written waiver or a waiver by electronic transmission that is filed with the records of the meeting.  Attendance of a director at a special meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where the director attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.  Neither the business to be transacted nor the purpose of any special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice of such meeting.  Any special meeting of the Board of Directors may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and no notice need be given of any such adjourned meeting other than by announcement.
 
Section 5.
Quorum.
 
At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the Whole Board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes.  If a quorum shall fail to attend any meeting, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting to another place, date, or time, without further notice or waiver thereof.
 
Section 6.
Participation in Meetings By Conference Telephone.
 
Members of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of such Board or committee by means of a conference telephone or other communications equipment if all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time.  Such participation shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
 
Section 7.
Conduct of Business.
 
At any meeting of the Board of Directors, business shall be transacted in such order and manner as the Board may from time to time determine, and all matters shall be determined by the vote of a majority of the directors present, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws or the Corporation’s Articles or required by law.  Action may be taken by the Board of Directors without a meeting if a unanimous consent which sets forth the action is given in writing or by electronic transmission by each member of the Board of Directors and filed in paper or electronic form with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors.
 

 
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Section 8.
Powers.
 
All powers of the Corporation may be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors except as provided by the Corporation’s Articles.  Consistent with the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall have, among other powers, the unqualified power:
 
 
(i)
To declare dividends from time to time in accordance with law;
 
 
(ii)
To purchase or otherwise acquire any property, rights or privileges on such terms as it shall determine;
 
 
(iii)
To authorize the creation, making and issuance, in such form as it may determine, of written obligations of every kind, negotiable or non-negotiable, secured or unsecured, and to do all things necessary in connection therewith;
 
 
(iv)
To remove any officer of the Corporation with or without cause, and from time to time to devolve the powers and duties of any officer upon any other person for the time being;
 
 
(v)
To confer upon any officer of the Corporation the power to appoint, remove and suspend subordinate officers, employees and agents;
 
 
(vi)
To adopt from time to time such stock, option, stock purchase, bonus or other compensation plans for directors, officers, employees and agents of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as it may determine;
 
 
(vii)
To adopt from time to time such insurance, retirement, and other benefit plans for directors, officers, employees and agents of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as it may determine; and
 
 
(viii)
To adopt from time to time regulations, not inconsistent with these Bylaws, for the management of the Corporation’s business and affairs.
 
Section 9.
Compensation of Directors.
 
Directors, as such, may receive, pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors, fixed fees and other compensation for their services as directors, including, without limitation, their services as members of committees of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 10.
Resignation.
 
Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the President or the Secretary at the principal office of the Corporation.  Unless otherwise specified therein, such resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof.
 

 
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Section 11.
Presumption of Assent.
 
A director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to such action unless such director announces his dissent at the meeting and (a) such director’s dissent is entered in the minutes of the meeting, (b) such director files his written dissent to such action with the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or (c) such director forwards his written dissent within 24 hours after the meeting is adjourned, by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the secretary of the meeting or the Secretary of the Corporation.  Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action or failed to make his dissent known at the meeting.
 
Section 12.
Director Qualifications
 
No person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors: (a)(i) if such person has been the subject of supervisory action by a financial regulatory agency that resulted in a cease and desist order or an agreement or other written statement subject to public disclosure under 12 U.S.C. §1818(u), or any successor provision; (ii) if such person has been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust which is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year under state or federal law; or (iii) if such person is currently charged in any information, indictment, or other complaint with the commission of or participation in such a crime; or (b) unless such person has been, for a period of at least one year immediately before his or her nomination or appointment or at the time of his or her initial appointment or election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation or a subsidiary of the Corporation, a resident of a county in which the Corporation or its subsidiaries maintains a banking office or a county contiguous to any such county. No person may serve on the Board of Directors and at the same time be a director or officer of a co-operative bank, credit union, savings bank, savings and loan association, trust company, bank holding company or banking association (in each case whether chartered by a state, the federal government or any other jurisdiction), other than of a subsidiary of the Corporation, that engages in business activities in the same market area as the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries. No person shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors if such person is the nominee or representative of a company, as that term is defined in the regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 12 C.F.R §212.2(n)(2010), of which any director, partner, trustee or stockholder controlling more than 10% of any class of voting stock would not be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Directors under this Section 12. The Board of Directors shall have the power to construe and apply the provisions of this Section 12 and to make all determinations necessary or desirable to implement such provisions, including but not limited to determinations as to whether a person is a nominee or representative of a person, a company or a group, whether a person or company is included in a group, and whether a person is the nominee or representative of a group acting in concert.  No person 72 years of age shall be eligible for election, re-election, appointment or reappointment to the Board of Directors of the Corporation.  No director shall serve as such beyond the annual meeting of the Corporation immediately following the director becoming 72 years of age. This age limitation does not apply to an advisory director or director emeritus of the Corporation.
 

 
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Section 13.
Attendance at Board Meetings.
 
The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove any director from the board upon a director’s unexcused absence of three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors.
 
ARTICLE III
COMMITTEES
 
Section 1.
Committees of the Board of Directors.
 
 
(a)            General Provisions.   The Board of Directors may appoint from among its members an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Governance/Nominating Committee, and such other committees as the Board of Directors deems necessary or desirable.  The Board of Directors may delegate to any committee so appointed any of the powers and authorities of the Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by the MGCL and any other applicable law.
 
 
(b)            Composition.   Each committee shall be composed of one or more directors or any other number of members specified in these Bylaws or required by applicable regulations or stock exchange rules.  The Chairman of the Board may recommend committees, committee memberships, and committee chairmanships to the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors shall have the power at any time to appoint the chairman and the members of any committee, change the membership of any committee, to fill all vacancies on committees, to designate alternate members to replace or act in the place of any absent or disqualified member of a committee, or to dissolve any committee.
 
 
(c)            Issuance of Stock.   If the Board of Directors has given general authorization for the issuance of stock providing for or establishing a method or procedure for determining the maximum number of shares to be issued, a committee of the Board of Directors, in accordance with that general authorization or any stock option or other plan or program adopted by the Board of Directors, may authorize or fix the terms of stock subject to classification or reclassification and the terms on which any stock may be issued, including all terms and conditions required or permitted to be established or authorized by the Board of Directors.  Any committee so designated may exercise the power and authority of the Board of Directors if the resolution that designated the committee or a supplemental resolution of the Board of Directors shall so provide.
 
Section 2.
Conduct of Business.
 
Each committee may determine the procedural rules for meeting and conducting its business and shall act in accordance therewith, except as otherwise provided herein or required by law.  Adequate provision shall be made for notice to members of all meetings; one-third of the members shall constitute a quorum unless the committee shall consist of one or two members, in which event one member shall constitute a quorum; and all matters shall be determined by a majority vote of the members present.  Action may be taken by any committee without a meeting if a unanimous consent which sets forth the action is given in writing or by electronic transmission by each member of the committee and filed in paper or electronic form
 

 
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with the minutes of the proceedings of such committee.  The members of any committee may conduct any meeting thereof by conference telephone or other communications equipment in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of Article II.
 
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
 
Section 1.
Generally.
 
(a)           The Board of Directors as soon as may be practicable after the annual meeting of stockholders shall choose a Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer and from time to time may choose such other officers as it may deem proper.  Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that no person may concurrently serve as both President and Vice President of the Corporation.
 
(b)           The term of office of all officers shall be until the next annual election of officers and until their respective successors are chosen, but any officer may be removed from office at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Whole Board.
 
(c)           All officers chosen by the Board of Directors shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to the specific provisions of this Article IV.  Such officers shall also have such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred by the Board of Directors or by any committee thereof.
 
Section 2.
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
 
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation shall perform all duties and have all powers which are commonly incident to the office of Chairman of the Board or which are delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors.  He or she shall have power to sign all stock certificates, contracts and other instruments of the Corporation that are authorized.
 
Section 3.
Chief Executive Officer.
 
The Chief Executive Officer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall serve in general executive capacity and have general power over the management and oversight of the administration and operation of the Corporation’s business and general supervisory power and authority over its policies and affairs.  The Chief Executive Officer shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and of any committee thereof are carried into effect.
 
Section 4.
President.
 
The President shall perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer in the Chief Executive Officer’s absence or during his or her disability to act.  In addition, the President shall perform the duties and exercise the powers usually incident to their respective office and/or such other duties and powers as may be properly assigned to the President from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer.
 

 
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Section 5.
Vice President.
 
The Vice President or Vice Presidents (including Executive Vice Presidents or other levels of Vice President designated by the Board of Directors), if any, shall perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer in the absence of both the Chief Executive Officer and the President, or during their disability to act.  In addition, the Vice Presidents shall perform the duties and exercise the powers usually incident to their respective office and/or such other duties and powers as may be properly assigned to the Vice Presidents from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Section 6.
Secretary.
 
The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary shall issue notices of meetings, shall keep the minutes of meetings, shall have charge of the seal and the corporate books, shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as are usually incident to such offices and/or such other duties and powers as are properly assigned thereto by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer.
 
Section 7.
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.
 
The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer shall have charge of all monies and securities of the Corporation, other than monies and securities of any division of the Corporation that has a treasurer or financial officer appointed by the Board of Directors, and shall keep regular books of account.  The funds of the Corporation shall be deposited in the name of the Corporation by the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer with such banks or trust companies or other entities as the Board of Directors from time to time shall designate.  The Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer shall sign or countersign such instruments as require his or her signature, shall perform all such duties and have all such powers as are usually incident to such office and/or such other duties and powers as are properly assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer, and may be required to give bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties in such sum and with such surety as may be required by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 8.
Other Officers.
 
The Board of Directors may designate and fill such other offices in its discretion and the persons holding such other offices shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors or Chief Executive Officer may from time to time assign.
 
Section 9.
Action with Respect to Securities of Other Corporations
 
Stock of other corporations or associations, registered in the name of the Corporation, may be voted by the Chief Executive Officer, the President, a Vice-President, or a proxy appointed by either of them.  The Board of Directors, however, may by resolution appoint some other person to vote such shares, in which case such person shall be entitled to vote such shares upon the production of a certified copy of such resolution.
 

 
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ARTICLE V
STOCK
 
Section 1.
Certificates of Stock.
 
The Board of Directors may determine to issue certificated or uncertificated shares of capital stock and other securities of the Corporation.  For certificated stock, each stockholder is entitled to certificates which represent and certify the shares of stock he or she holds in the Corporation.  Each stock certificate shall include on its face the name of the Corporation, the name of the stockholder or other person to whom it is issued, and the class of stock and number of shares it represents.  It shall also include on its face or back (a) a statement of any restrictions on transferability and a statement of the designations and any preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications, and terms and conditions of redemption of the stock of each class which the Corporation is authorized to issue, of the differences in the relative rights and preferences between the shares of each series of preferred stock which the Corporation is authorized to issue, to the extent they have been set, and of the authority of the Board of Directors to set the relative rights and preferences of subsequent series of preferred stock or (b) a statement which provides in substance that the Corporation will furnish a full statement of such information to any stockholder on request and without charge.  Such request may be made to the Secretary or to the Corporation’s transfer agent.  Upon the issuance of uncertificated shares of capital stock, the Corporation shall send the stockholder a written statement of the same information required above with respect to stock certificates.  Each stock certificate shall be in such form, not inconsistent with law or with the Corporation’s Articles, as shall be approved by the Board of Directors or any officer or officers designated for such purpose by resolution of the Board of Directors.  Each stock certificate shall be signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, or a Vice-President, and countersigned by the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer, or an Assistant Treasurer.  Each certificate may be sealed with the actual corporate seal or a facsimile of it or in any other form and the signatures may be either manual or facsimile signatures.  A certificate is valid and may be issued whether or not an officer who signed it is still an officer when it is issued.  A certificate may not be issued until the stock represented by it is fully paid.
 
Section 2.
Transfers of Stock.
 
Transfers of stock shall be made only upon the transfer books of the Corporation kept at an office of the Corporation or by transfer agents designated to transfer shares of the stock of the Corporation.  Except where a certificate is issued in accordance with Section 4 of Article V of these Bylaws, an outstanding certificate for the number of shares involved shall be surrendered for cancellation before a new certificate is issued therefor.
 
Section 3.
Record Dates or Closing of Transfer Books.
 
The Board of Directors may, and shall have the power to, set a record date or direct that the stock transfer books be closed for a stated period for the purpose of making any proper determination with respect to stockholders, including which stockholders are entitled to notice of a meeting, vote at a meeting, receive a dividend, or be allotted other rights.  The record date may not be prior to the close of business on the day the record date is fixed nor, subject to Section 3
 

 
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of Article I of these Bylaws, more than 90 days before the date on which the action requiring the determination will be taken; the transfer books may not be closed for a period longer than 20 days; and, in the case of a meeting of stockholders, the record date or the closing of the transfer books shall be at least ten days before the date of the meeting.  Any shares of the Corporation’s own stock acquired by the Corporation between the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders and the time of the meeting may be voted at the meeting by the holder of record as of the record date and shall be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares entitled to be voted at the meeting.
 
Section 4.
Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates.
 
The Board of Directors of the Corporation may determine the conditions for issuing a new stock certificate in place of one which is alleged to have been lost, stolen, or destroyed, or the Board of Directors may delegate such power to any officer or officers of the Corporation.  In their discretion, the Board of Directors or such officer or officers may require the owner of the certificate to give a bond, with sufficient surety, to indemnify the Corporation against any loss or claim arising as a result of the issuance of a new certificate.  In their discretion, the Board of Directors or such officer or officers may refuse to issue such new certificate without the order of a court having jurisdiction over the matter.
 
Section 5.
Stock Ledger.
 
The Corporation shall maintain a stock ledger which contains the name and address of each stockholder and the number of shares of stock of each class which the stockholder holds.  The stock ledger may be in written form or in any other form which can be converted within a reasonable time into written form for visual inspection.  The original or a duplicate of the stock ledger shall be kept at the offices of a transfer agent for the particular class of stock or, if none, at the principal executive office of the Corporation.
 
Section 6.
Regulations.
 
The issue, transfer, conversion and registration of certificates of stock shall be governed by such other regulations as the Board of Directors may establish.
 
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS
 
Section 1.
Facsimile Signatures.
 
In addition to the provisions for use of facsimile signatures elsewhere specifically authorized in these Bylaws, facsimile signatures of any officer or officers of the Corporation may be used whenever and as authorized by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.
 
Section 2.
Corporate Seal.
 
The Board of Directors may provide a suitable seal, bearing the name of the Corporation, which shall be in the charge of the Secretary.  The Board of Directors may authorize one or more duplicate seals and provide for the custody thereof.  If the Corporation is required to place its
 

 
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corporate seal to a document, it is sufficient to meet the requirement of any law, rule, or regulation relating to a corporate seal to place the word “(seal)” adjacent to the signature of the person authorized to sign the document on behalf of the Corporation.
 
Section 3.
Books and Records.
 
The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of its accounts and transactions and minutes of the proceedings of its stockholders and Board of Directors and of any committee when exercising any of the powers of the Board of Directors.  The books and records of the Corporation may be in written form or in any other form which can be converted within a reasonable time into written form for visual inspection.  Minutes shall be recorded in written form but may be maintained in the form of a reproduction.  The original or a certified copy of these Bylaws shall be kept at the principal office of the Corporation.
 
Section 4.
Reliance upon Books, Reports and Records.
 
Each director, each member of any committee designated by the Board of Directors, and each officer and agent of the Corporation shall, in the performance of his or her duties, in addition to any protections conferred upon him or her by law, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account or other records of the Corporation and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Corporation by any of its officers or employees, or committees of the Board of Directors so designated, or by any other person as to matters which such director, committee member, officer or agent reasonably believes are within such other person’s professional or expert competence and who has been selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Corporation.
 
Section 5.
Fiscal Year.
 
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall commence on the first day of July and end on the last day of June in each year.
 
Section 6.
Time Periods.
 
In applying any provision of these Bylaws that requires that an act be done or not be done a specified number of days prior to an event or that an act be done during a period of a specified number of days prior to an event, calendar days shall be used, the day of the doing of the act shall be excluded and the day of the event shall be included.
 
Section 7.
Checks, Drafts, Etc.
 
All checks, drafts and orders for the payment of money, notes and other evidences of indebtedness, issued in the name of the Corporation, shall be signed by any officer, employee or agent of the Corporation that is authorized by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 8.
Mail.
 
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Section 9.
Contracts and Agreements.
 
To the extent permitted by applicable law, and except as otherwise prescribed by the Articles or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors may authorize any officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation.  Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.  A person who holds more than one office in the Corporation may not act in more than one capacity to execute, acknowledge, or verify an instrument required by law to be executed, acknowledged, or verified by more than one officer.
 
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
 
These Bylaws may be adopted, amended or repealed as provided in the Articles of the Corporation.
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.1
 
 
IF BANCORP, INC.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective as of the 7 th day of July, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), by and between IF Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, with its principal offices located at 201 East Cherry Street, Watseka, Illinois 60970-0190, and Alan Martin (the “Executive”).  Any reference herein to the “Bank” shall refer to Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
 
WHEREAS , the Executive is currently employed as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank and has entered into an employment agreement with the Bank (“Bank Agreement”);
 
WHEREAS , the Company desires also to enter into this Agreement with Executive so that the Company is assured of the continued availability of the Executive’s services as provided in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS , the Executive is willing to serve the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and has agreed to such changes.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:
 
1.           Position and Responsibilities.

(a)           During the period of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, Executive agrees to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  Executive shall perform all duties and shall have all powers which are commonly incident to the offices of Chief Executive Officer or which, consistent with that office, are delegated to him by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors” or “Board”).

(b)           During the period of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, except for periods of absence occasioned by illness, vacation, and reasonable leaves of absence, Executive shall devote substantially all of his business time, attention, skill and efforts to the faithful performance of his duties under this Agreement, including activities and services related to the organization, operation and management of the Company and its affiliates, as well as participation in community, professional and civic organizations; provided, however, that, with the approval of the Board of Directors, as evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors, from time to time, Executive may serve, or continue to serve, on the boards of directors of, and hold any other offices or positions in, companies or organizations, which, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, will not present any conflict of interest with the Company or its affiliates, or materially affect the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement.

(c)           The Executive will be furnished with the working facilities and staff customary for executive officers with the title and duties set forth in this Agreement and as are necessary for
 

 
 

 

 
him to perform his duties.  The location of such facilities and staff shall be at the principal administrative offices of the Company, or at such other site or sites customary for such offices.

2.           Term of Employment.

(a)           The term of this Agreement shall be (i) the initial term, consisting of the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the third anniversary of the Effective Date, plus (ii) any and all extensions of the initial term made pursuant to this Section 2.

(b)           Commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and as of each anniversary thereafter (each, an “Anniversary Date”), the disinterested members of the Board of Directors may renew the term of this Agreement for an additional one (1) year period beyond the then effective expiration date, provided that Executive shall not have given at least sixty (60) days’ written notice of his desire that the term not be renewed.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to each Anniversary Date, the disinterested members of the Board will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation and review of Executive for purposes of determining whether to extend this Agreement, and the results thereof will be included in the minutes of the Board’s meeting.  If notice of nonrenewal is provided to the Executive, then in such case the term of this Agreement shall become fixed and shall cease at the end of thirty-six (36) full calendar months following the Anniversary Date.

(c)           Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, either Executive or the Company may terminate Executive’s employment with the Company at any time during the term of this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.           Compensation and Benefits.

(a)            Base Salary.   The Company agrees to pay Executive during the term of this Agreement a base salary (“Base Salary”) at the rate of $286,000 per annum, payable in accordance with the Company’s customary payroll practices.  The Board of Directors of the Company shall review annually the rate of Executive’s Base Salary based upon factors they deem relevant, and may maintain or increase his Base Salary, provided that no such action shall reduce the rate of Base Salary below the rate in effect on the Effective Date.  In the absence of action by the Board of Directors, Executive shall continue to receive his Base Salary at the per annum rate specified on the Effective Date or, if another rate has been established under the provisions of this Section 3, the rate last properly established by action of the Board of Directors.

(b)            Incentive Compensation.   Executive shall be entitled to participate in discretionary bonuses or other incentive compensation programs that the Board of Directors may award from time to time to senior management employees pursuant to bonus plans or otherwise.

(c)            Vacation and Holidays.   Executive shall take vacation at a time mutually agreed upon by the Company and Executive.  Executive shall receive his Base Salary and other benefits during periods of vacation.  Executive shall also be entitled to paid legal holidays in accordance with the policies of the Company.
 

 
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(d)            Other Employee Benefits.   In addition to any other compensation or benefits provided for under this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to continue to participate in any employee benefit plans, arrangements and perquisites of the Company or the Bank in which he participated or was eligible to participate as of the Effective Date.  Executive shall also be entitled to participate in any employee benefits or perquisites the Company offers to full-time employees or executive management in the future.  The Company will not, without Executive’s prior written consent, make any changes in such plans, arrangements or perquisites which would adversely affect Executive’s rights or benefits thereunder without separately providing for an arrangement that ensures Executive receives or will receive the economic value that Executive would otherwise lose as a result of any adverse changes.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, Executive shall be entitled to participate in or receive benefits under all plans relating to stock options, restricted stock awards, stock purchases, pension, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, supplemental retirement, directors’ retirement, group life insurance, medical and other health and welfare coverage that are made available by the Company currently or at any time in the future during the term of this Agreement, subject to and on a basis consistent with, the terms, conditions and overall administration of such plans and arrangements.

4.           Payments to Executive Upon an Event of Termination.

(a)           Upon the occurrence of an Event of Termination (as herein defined) during Executive’s term of employment under this Agreement, the provisions of this Section 4 shall apply.  Unless Executive agrees otherwise, as used in this Agreement, an “Event of Termination” shall mean and include any one or more of the following: (i) the termination by the Company of Executive’s full-time employment for any reason other than a termination governed by Section 6 of this Agreement; or (ii) Executive’s resignation from the Company for “Good Reason.”  Good Reason shall include any of the following:

 
(A)
the failure to reappoint Executive as Chief Executive Officer;

 
(B)
a material change in Executive’s functions, duties or responsibilities with the Company or its affiliates, which change would cause Executive’s position to become one of lesser responsibility, importance or scope from the position and attributes thereof described in Section 1 of this Agreement;

 
(C)
relocation of Executive’s principal place of employment by more than thirty-five (35) miles from its location at the Effective Date of this Agreement;

 
(D)
a material reduction in the benefits and perquisites provided to Executive from those being provided as of the Effective Date of this Agreement (except for any reduction that is part of an employee-wide reduction in pay or benefits);

 
(E)
a material breach of this Agreement by the Company.

Upon the occurrence of any event described in clauses (A) through (F), above, Executive shall have the right to elect to terminate his employment under this Agreement by resignation upon
 

 
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not less than 30 days prior written notice given within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed 90 days) after the event giving rise to the right to elect, which termination by Executive shall be an Event of Termination.  The Company shall have 30 days to cure the condition giving rise to the Event of Termination, provided that the Company may elect to waive said 30-day period.

(b)           Upon Executive’s termination of employment in accordance with paragraph (a) of this Section 4, as of the Date of Termination, as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement, the Company shall be obligated to pay Executive, or, in the event of his death following the Date of Termination, his beneficiary(ies), or his estate, as the case may be, an amount equal to three times: (i) the Executive’s Base Salary and (ii) highest  annual bonus, whether paid to or accrued on behalf of Executive during the prior three years.  In addition, the Executive will be entitled to the value of all employee benefits that would have been provided to Executive over the thirty-six (36) month period immediately following the Event of Termination, based on the most recent level of contribution, accrual or other participation by or on behalf of Executive.  Such amounts shall be paid to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination; provided however, if the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such payment shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh full month following the Executive’s Date of Termination.  Such payments shall not be reduced in the event Executive obtains other employment following termination of employment with the Company.

(c)           In addition to the payments provided for in paragraph (b) of this Section 4, upon Executive’s termination of employment in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section 4, to the extent that the Company continues to offer any life insurance, non-taxable medical, health, or dental insurance plan or arrangement in which Executive or his dependents participates as of the date of the Event of Termination (each being a “Welfare Plan”), Executive and his covered dependents shall continue participating in such Welfare Plans, subject to the same premium contributions on the part of Executive as were required immediately prior to the Event of Termination until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) for a period of thirty six (36) months following the Event of Termination.  If the Company does not offer the Welfare Plans at any time after the Event of Termination or if Executive’s participation in such plans would subject the Bank to excise taxes or penalties under applicable tax laws, then the Company shall provide Executive with a payment equal to the premiums for such benefits for the period which runs until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) for a period of thirty-six months following the Event of Termination, with such amounts payable to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination or the date that the Bank is no longer able to provide such coverage, whichever is later.

5.           Change in Control.

(a)           For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall mean one of the following events:
 

 
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(i)           There occurs a “Change in Control” of the Company, as defined or determined by either the Company’s primary federal regulator or under regulations promulgated by such regulator;

(ii)           As a result of, or in connection with, any merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election, wherein the persons who were non-employee directors of the Company before such transaction or event cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or any successor to the Company;

(iii)           The Company transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company;

(iv)           The Company is merged or consolidated with another corporation or entity and, as a result of such merger or consolidation, less than sixty percent (60%) of the equity interest in the surviving or resulting corporation is owned by the former shareholders or depositors of the Company; or

(v)           The Company sells or transfers more than a fifty percent (50%) equity interest in the Company to another person or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company, excluding a sale or transfer to a person or persons who are employed by the Company.

(b)           If any of the events described in paragraph (a) of this Section 5, constituting a Change in Control, have occurred, Executive shall be entitled to the benefits provided for in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this Section 5 upon his termination of employment at any time during the term of this Agreement on or after the date the Change in Control occurs due to: (i) Executive’s dismissal, or (ii) Executive’s resignation following any demotion, loss of title, office or significant authority or responsibility, reduction in annual compensation or benefits or relocation of his principal place of employment by more than thirty-five (35) miles from its location immediately prior to the Change in Control, unless Executive’s termination is for Just Cause as defined in Section 6 of this Agreement; provided, however, that such benefits shall be reduced by any payments made under Section 4 of this Agreement.

(c)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control followed by Executive’s termination of employment, as provided for in paragraph (b) of this Section 5, the Company shall pay Executive, or in the event of his subsequent death, his beneficiary or beneficiaries, or his estate, as the case may be, as severance pay or liquidated damages, or both, the greater of the payments and benefits due for pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of this agreement, or three (3) times Executive’s average Annual Compensation over the five (5) most recently completed calendar years ending with the year immediately preceding the effective date of the Change in Control.  In determining Executive’s average Annual Compensation, “Annual Compensation” shall include Base Salary and any other taxable income, including, but not limited to, amounts related to the granting, vesting or exercise of restricted stock or stock option awards, commissions, bonuses (whether paid or accrued for the applicable period), as well as retirement benefits, director or committee fees and fringe benefits paid or to be paid to Executive or paid for Executive’s benefit during any such year, profit sharing, employee stock ownership plan and other retirement contributions or benefits, including any tax-qualified plan or arrangement (whether or not
 

 
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taxable) made or accrued on behalf of Executive for such year.  All amounts payable to the Executive shall be paid in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following such termination of Executive’s employment; provided, however, if the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such payment shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh full month following the Executive’s Date of Termination.

(d)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control and Executive’s termination of employment in connection therewith, to the extent that the Company or Bank continues to offer any life insurance, non-taxable medical, health, or dental insurance plan or arrangement in which Executive or his dependents participated immediately prior to the Change in Control (each being a “Welfare Plan”), Executive and his covered dependents shall continue participating in such Welfare Plans, subject to the same premium contributions on the part of Executive as were required immediately prior to the Change in Control, until the earlier of (i) Executive’s death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) the expiration of thirty-six (36) months.  If the Company or Bank does not offer the Welfare Plans at any time after the Change in Control or if Executive’s participation in such plans would subject the Bank to excise taxes or penalties under applicable tax laws, the Company shall provide Executive with a payment equal to the premiums for such benefits for the period which runs until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) the expiration of 36 months, with such amounts payable to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination or the date that the Bank is no longer able to provide such coverage, whichever is later.

(e)           The use or provision of any membership, license, automobile use or other perquisites shall be continued during the remaining term of the Agreement (or if less, the maximum period permitted under Code Section 409A without such benefits being considered deferred compensation) on the same financial terms and obligations as were in place immediately prior to the Change in Control , provided however, that if such expenses are paid in the first instance by the Executive, the Company shall reimburse the Executive therefore. Such reimbursement shall be paid promptly by the Company and in any event no later than March 15 of the year immediately following the year in which such expenses were incurred.    To the extent that any item referred to in this paragraph will, at the end of the term of this Agreement, no longer be available to Executive, Executive will have the option to purchase all rights then held by the Company to such item for a price equal to the then fair market value of the item.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the reimbursement of expenses incurred or the in-kind benefits provided hereunder, may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year.  The right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

(f)           For purposes of this Agreement, “Event of Termination” and “termination of employment” shall mean “Separation from Service” as defined in Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, provided, however, that the Company and Executive reasonably anticipate that the level of bona fide services Executive would perform after termination would permanently decrease to a level that is less than 50% of the average level
 

 
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of bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or independent contractor) over the immediately preceding 36-month period.

6.           Termination for Just Cause.

The phrase termination for “Just Cause” shall mean termination because of Executive’s personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, any breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, intentional failure to perform stated duties, willful violation of any law, rule, regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses), final cease and desist order or material breach of any provision of this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Just Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a Notice of Termination which shall include a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than a simple majority of all of the members of the Board of Directors at a meeting of the Board of Directors called and held for that purpose, finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors, Executive was guilty of conduct justifying termination for Just Cause and specifying the particulars thereof in detail.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Just Cause.

7.           Notice.

(a)           Any purported termination by the Company or by Executive shall be communicated by means of a Notice of Termination to the other party hereto.  For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.

(b)           “Date of Termination” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination.

8.           Post-Termination Obligations.

Payments and benefits to Executive under this Agreement shall be subject to Executive’s compliance with Section 9 for one (1) full year after the earlier of the expiration of this Agreement or termination of Executive’s employment with the Company.  Executive shall, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and assistance as may reasonably be required by the Company in connection with any litigation to which it or any of its affiliates is, or may become, a party.

9.           Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure.

(a)           Upon any termination of Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, Executive agrees not to compete with the Company or its affiliates for a period of one (1) year following such termination in any city, town or county in which Executive’s normal business office is located and the Company or any of its affiliates has an office or has filed an application for regulatory approval to establish an office, determined as of the effective date of
 

 
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such termination, except as agreed to pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors.  Executive agrees that during such period and within said cities, towns and counties, Executive shall not work for or advise, consult or otherwise serve with, directly or indirectly, any entity whose business materially competes with the depository, lending or other business activities of the Company or its affiliates.  The parties hereto, recognizing that irreparable injury will result to the Company or its affiliates, its business and property in the event of Executive’s breach of this Section 9(a), agree that in the event of any such breach by Executive, the Company or its affiliates will be entitled, in addition to any other remedies and damages available, to an injunction to restrain the violation hereof by Executive, Executive’s partners, agents, servants, employees and all persons acting for or under the direction of Executive.  Executive represents and admits that, in the event of the termination of his employment pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, Executive’s experience and capabilities are such that Executive can obtain employment in a business engaged in other lines and/or of a different nature than the Company or its affiliates, and that the enforcement of a remedy by way of injunction will not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood.  Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting the Company or its affiliates from pursuing any other remedies available to the Company or its affiliates for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.

(b)           Executive recognizes and acknowledges that his knowledge of the business activities and plans for business activities of the Company and its affiliates, as it may exist from time to time, is a valuable, special and unique asset of the business of the Company and its affiliates.  Executive will not, during or after the term of his employment, disclose any knowledge of the past, present, planned or considered business activities of the Company and its affiliates to any person, firm, corporation or other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever, unless expressly authorized by the Board of Directors or required by law.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may disclose any knowledge of banking, financial and/or economic principles, concepts or ideas which are not solely and exclusively derived from the business plans and activities of the Company or its affiliates.  In the event of a breach or threatened breach by Executive of the provisions of this Section 9(b), the Company will be entitled to an injunction restraining Executive from disclosing, in whole or in part, knowledge of the past, present, planned or considered business activities of the Company or its affiliates or from rendering any services to any person, firm, corporation or other entity to whom such knowledge, in whole or in part, has been disclosed or is threatened to be disclosed.  Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting the Company from pursuing any other remedies available to the Company for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.

10.           Death and Disability.

(a)            Death.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event of Executive’s death during the term of this Agreement, the Company shall immediately pay his estate any salary and bonus accrued but unpaid as of the date of his death, and, for a period of six (6) months after Executive’s death, the Company shall continue to provide his dependents with the same non-taxable medical insurance benefits existing on the date of his death and shall pay Executive’s designated beneficiary all compensation that would otherwise be payable to him pursuant to Section 3(a) of this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of such death.
 

 
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This provision shall not negate any rights Executive or his beneficiaries may have to death benefits under any employee benefit plan of the Company.

(b)
Disability.

(i)           Termination of Executive’s employment based on “Disability” shall be construed to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and shall be deemed to have occurred if: (i) Executive is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, or last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, or last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, Executive is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the Company; or (iii) Executive is determined to be totally disabled by the Social Security Administration.  The provisions of Section 10(b) shall apply upon the termination of the Executive’s employment based on Disability.  Upon the determination that Executive has suffered a Disability, disability payments hereunder shall commence within thirty (30) days.

(ii)           In the event of Disability, Executive’s obligation to perform services under this Agreement will terminate.  In the event of such termination, Executive shall continue to receive A) one hundred percent (100%) of his monthly Base Salary (at the annual rate in effect on the Date of Termination) through the one hundred eightieth (180 th ) day following the Date of Termination by reason of Disability and B) sixty percent (60%) of his monthly Base Salary from the one hundred eighty-first (181 st ) day following termination through the earlier of the date of his death or the date he attains age 65.  Such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any short- or long-term disability benefits payable to Executive under any disability program and any retirement benefits payable to Executive under any tax-qualified retirement plan sponsored by the Company, but in no event shall Executive’s Disability benefit be reduced below zero.  In addition, during any period of Executive’s Disability, Executive and his dependents shall, to the greatest extent possible, continue to be covered under life insurance and non-taxable medical and dental plans of the Company in which Executive participated prior to the occurrence of Executive’s Disability, on the same terms as if Executive were actively employed by the Company.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no payments shall be made hereunder which would violate Code Section 409A.  Accordingly, any payments required hereunder shall commence within thirty (30) days from the date of determination of Executive’s Disability and shall be paid no less frequently than monthly during the period that Executive is Disabled.

11.           Source of Payments: No Duplication of Benefits.

Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent payments and benefits, as provided for under this Agreement, are paid or received by Executive under the Employment Agreement in effect between Executive and the Bank, the payments and benefits paid by the Bank will be subtracted from any amount or benefit due simultaneously to Executive under similar provisions of this Agreement.  Payments will be allocated in proportion to the level
 

 
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of activity and the time expended by Executive on activities related to the Company and at the Bank, respectively, as determined by the Company and the Bank.

12.           Effect on Prior Agreements and Existing Benefit Plans.

This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior employment or change in control agreement between the Company or any predecessor of the Company and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive of a kind elsewhere provided.  No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean that Executive is subject to receiving fewer benefits than those available to him without reference to this Agreement.

13.           No Attachment.

(a)           Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation, or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to affect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.

(b)           This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Executive and the Company and their respective successors and assigns.

14.           Modification and Waiver.

(a)           This Agreement may not be modified or amended, except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(b)           No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future as to any act other than that specifically waived.

15.           Severability.

If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement, or any part of any provision, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or any remaining part of such provision not held so invalid, and each such other provision and part thereof shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.

16.           Headings for Reference Only.

The headings of sections and paragraphs herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
 

 
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17.           Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to principles of conflicts of law of the State of Illinois.

18.
Arbitration.

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators sitting in a location selected by Executive within fifty (50) miles from the location of the Company, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of his right to be paid until the Date of Termination during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

In the event any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with Executive’s termination is resolved in favor of Executive, whether by judgment, arbitration or settlement, Executive shall be entitled to the payment of all back-pay, including salary, bonuses and any other cash compensation, fringe benefits and any compensation and benefits due Executive under this Agreement.  Such payment shall occur no later than two and one-half (2 ½) months after the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.

19.           Payment of Legal Fees.

All reasonable legal fees paid or incurred by Executive pursuant to any dispute or question of interpretation relating to this Agreement shall be paid or reimbursed by the Company only if Executive is successful pursuant to a legal judgment, arbitration or settlement.  Such payment or reimbursement shall occur no later than two and one-half (2 ½) months after the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.

20.           Indemnification.

The Company shall provide Executive (including his heirs, executors and administrators) with coverage under a standard directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy at its expense and shall indemnify Executive (and his heirs, executors and administrators) to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law against all expenses and liabilities reasonably incurred by him in connection with or arising out of any action, suit or proceeding in which he may be involved by reason of his having been a director or officer of the Company (whether or not he continues to be a director or officer at the time of incurring such expenses or liabilities), such expenses and liabilities to include, but not be limited to, judgments, court costs, attorneys’ fees and the costs of reasonable settlements.


 
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21.           Successors to the Company.

The Company shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Company’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

22.             Miscellaneous.   In the event any of the provisions of this Section 22 are in conflict with the other terms of this Agreement, this Section 22 shall prevail.

(a)
The Board may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Company, other than termination for Just Cause, shall not prejudice Executive’s right to compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Just Cause as defined in Section 6 hereinabove.

(b)
Any payments made to employees pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon their compliance with 12 U.S.C. §1828(k) and FDIC regulation 12 C.F.R. Part 359, Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments.

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SIGNATURES


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.


ATTEST:
 
IF BANCORP, INC.
     
     
     
/s/ Beth A. Warren 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
Secretary
 
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
     
WITNESS:
 
EXECUTIVE:
     
     
     
/s/ Beth A. Warren    /s/ Alan D. Martin 
Secretary
 
Alan D. Martin

 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.2
 
 
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective as of 7 th day of July, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Bank”), a federally chartered financial institution, with its principal offices located at 201 East Cherry Street, Watseka, Illinois 60970-0190, and Alan Martin (the “Executive”).
 
WHEREAS , the Executive is currently employed as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank; and
 
WHEREAS , the Bank desires to ensure that the Bank is assured of the continued availability of the Executive’s services as provided in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS , the Executive is willing to serve the Bank on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth and has agreed to such changes.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and upon the other terms and conditions hereinafter provided, the parties hereby agree as follows:
 
1.           Position and Responsibilities.

(a)           During the period of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, Executive agrees to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank.  Executive shall perform all duties and shall have all powers which are commonly incident to the office of Chief Executive Officer and President or which, consistent with that office, are delegated to him by the Board of Directors of the Bank (the “Board of Directors”).

(b)           During the period of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, except for periods of absence occasioned by illness, vacation, and reasonable leaves of absence, Executive shall devote substantially all of his business time, attention, skill and efforts to the faithful performance of his duties under this Agreement, including activities and services related to the organization, operation and management of the Bank and its affiliates, as well as participation in community, professional and civic organizations; provided, however, that, with the approval of the Board of Directors, as evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors, from time to time, Executive may serve, or continue to serve, on the boards of directors of, and hold any other offices or positions in, companies or organizations, which, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, will not present any conflict of interest with the Bank or its affiliates, or materially affect the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement.

(c)           The Bank will furnish Executive with the working facilities and staff customary for executive officers with the title and duties set forth in this Agreement and as are necessary for him to perform his duties.  The location of such facilities and staff shall be at the principal administrative offices of the Bank.
 

 
 

 

 
2.           Term of Employment.

(a)           The term of this Agreement shall be (i) the initial term, consisting on the Effective Date and ending on the third anniversary of the Effective Date, plus (ii) any and all extensions of the initial term made pursuant to this Section 2.

(b)           Commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and as of each anniversary thereafter (each, an “Anniversary Date”), the disinterested members of the Board of Directors may renew the term of this Agreement for an additional one (1) year period beyond the then effective expiration date, provided that Executive shall not have given at least sixty (60) days’ written notice of his desire that the term not be renewed.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to each Anniversary Date, the disinterested members of the Board will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation and review of Executive for purposes of determining whether to extend this Agreement, and the results thereof will be included in the minutes of the Board’s meeting.  If notice of nonrenewal is provided to the Executive, then in such case the term of this Agreement shall become fixed and shall cease at the end of thirty-six (36) full calendar months following the Anniversary Date.

(c)           Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, either Executive or the Bank may terminate Executive’s employment with the Bank at any time during the term of this Agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.           Compensation and Benefits.

(a)            Base Salary.   The Bank agrees to pay Executive during the term of this Agreement a base salary (“Base Salary”) at the rate of $286,000 per annum, payable in accordance with the Bank’s customary payroll practices.  The Board of Directors of the Bank shall review annually the rate of Executive’s Base Salary based upon factors they deem relevant, and may maintain or increase his Base Salary, provided that no such action shall reduce the rate of Base Salary below the rate in effect on the Effective Date.  In the absence of action by the Board of Directors, Executive shall continue to receive his Base Salary at the per annum rate specified on the Effective Date or, if another rate has been established under the provisions of this Section 3, the rate last properly established by action of the Board of Directors.

(b)            Incentive Compensation.   Executive shall be entitled to participate in discretionary bonuses or other incentive compensation programs that the Board of Directors may award from time to time to senior management employees pursuant to bonus plans or otherwise.

(c)            Vacation and Holidays.   Executive shall take vacation at a time mutually agreed upon by the Bank and Executive.  Executive shall receive his Base Salary and other benefits during periods of vacation.  Executive shall also be entitled to paid legal holidays in accordance with the policies of the Bank.

(d)            Other Employee Benefits.   In addition to any other compensation or benefits provided for under this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to continue to participate in any employee benefit plans, arrangements and perquisites of the Bank in which he participated or was eligible
 

 
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to participate as of the Effective Date.  Executive shall also be entitled to participate in any employee benefits or perquisites the Bank offers to full-time employees or executive management in the future.  The Bank will not, without Executive’s prior written consent, make any changes in such plans, arrangements or perquisites which would adversely affect Executive’s rights or benefits thereunder without separately providing for an arrangement that ensures Executive receives or will receive the economic value that Executive would otherwise lose as a result of any adverse changes.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, Executive shall be entitled to participate in or receive benefits under all plans relating to stock options, restricted stock awards, stock purchases, pension, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, supplemental retirement, directors’ retirement, group life insurance, medical and other health and welfare coverage that are made available by the Bank currently or at any time in the future during the term of this Agreement, subject to and on a basis consistent with, the terms, conditions and overall administration of such plans and arrangements.

4.           Payments to Executive Upon an Event of Termination.

(a)           Upon the occurrence of an Event of Termination (as herein defined) during Executive’s term of employment under this Agreement, the provisions of this Section 4 shall apply.  Unless Executive agrees otherwise, as used in this Agreement, an “Event of Termination” shall mean and include any one or more of the following: (i) the termination by the Bank of Executive’s full-time employment for any reason other than a termination governed by Section 7 of this Agreement; or (ii) Executive’s resignation from the Bank for “Good Reason.”  Good Reason shall include any of the following:

 
(A)
failure to reappoint Executive as Chief Executive Officer and President;

 
(B)
a material change in Executive’s functions, duties or responsibilities with the Bank or its affiliates, which change would cause Executive’s position to become one of lesser responsibility, importance or scope from the position and attributes thereof described in Section 1 of this Agreement;

 
(C)
the relocation of Executive’s principal place of employment by more than thirty-five (35) miles from its location at the Effective Date of this Agreement;

 
(D)
a material reduction in the benefits and perquisites provided to Executive from those being provided as of the Effective Date of this Agreement (except for any reduction that is part of an employee-wide reduction in pay or benefits);

 
(E)
the failure of the Company to re-appoint Executive to the Board of Directors of the Bank other than for Just Cause; or

 
(F)
a material breach of this Agreement by the Bank.

Upon the occurrence of any event described in clauses (A) through (F), above, Executive shall have the right to elect to terminate his employment under this Agreement by resignation upon 30 days prior written notice after the event giving rise to the right to elect, which
 

 
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termination by Executive shall be an Event of Termination.  The Bank shall have 30 days to cure the condition giving rise to the Event of Termination, provided that the Bank may elect to waive said 30-day period.

(b)           Upon Executive’s termination of employment in accordance with paragraph (a) of this Section 4, as of the Date of Termination, as defined in Section 8 of this Agreement, the Bank shall be obligated to pay Executive, or, in the event of his death following the Date of Termination, his beneficiary(ies), or his estate, as the case may be, an amount equal to the sum of three times: (i) the Executive’s Base Salary and (ii) highest annual bonus, whether paid to or accrued on behalf of Executive during the prior three years.  In addition, the Executive will be entitled to the value of all employee benefits that would have been provided to Executive over the thirty-six (36) month period immediately following the Event of Termination, based on the most recent level of contribution, accrual or other participation by or on behalf of Executive.  Such amounts shall be paid to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination; provided however, if the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such payment shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh full month following the Executive’s Date of Termination. Such payments shall not be reduced in the event Executive obtains other employment following termination of employment with the Bank.

(c)           In addition to the payments provided for in paragraph (b) of this Section 4, upon Executive’s termination of employment in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section 4, to the extent that the Bank continues to offer any life insurance, non-taxable medical, health, or dental insurance plan or arrangement in which Executive or his dependents participate as of the date of the Event of Termination (each being a “Welfare Plan”), Executive and his covered dependents shall continue participating in such Welfare Plans, subject to the same premium contributions on the part of Executive as were required immediately prior to the Event of Termination until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the Event of Termination.  If the Bank does not offer the Welfare Plans at any time after the Event of Termination or if Executive’s participation in such plans would subject the Bank to excise taxes or penalties under applicable tax laws, then the Bank shall provide Executive with a payment equal to the premiums for such benefits for the period which runs until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii)  for a period of thirty-six months following the Event of Termination, with such amounts payable to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination or the date that the Bank is no longer able to provide such coverage, whichever is later.

5.           Change in Control.
 
(b)           For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall mean one of the following events:

 
 
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(i)           There occurs a “Change in Control” of the Bank or Company, as defined or determined by either the Bank’s or Company’s primary federal regulator or under regulations promulgated by such regulator;

(ii)           As a result of, or in connection with, any merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election, wherein the persons who were non-employee directors of the Bank before such transaction or event cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Bank or Company or any successor to the Bank or Bank;

(iii)           The Bank or Company transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation or entity which is not an affiliate of the Bank or Company;

(iv)           The Bank or Company is merged or consolidated with another corporation or entity and, as a result of such merger or consolidation, less than sixty percent (60%) of the equity interest in the surviving or resulting corporation is owned by the former shareholders or depositors of the Bank or Company; or

(v)           The Bank or Company sells or transfers more than a fifty percent (50%) equity interest in the Bank to another person or entity which is not an affiliate of the Bank or Company, excluding a sale or transfer to a person or persons who are employed by the Bank or Company.

(b)           If any of the events described in paragraph (a) of this Section 5, constituting a Change in Control, have occurred, Executive shall be entitled to the benefits provided for in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this Section 5 upon his termination of employment  within twelve (12) months after the date the Change in Control occurs due to (i) Executive’s dismissal, (ii) Executive’s resignation following any demotion, loss of title, office or significant authority or responsibility, reduction in annual compensation or benefits or relocation of his principal place of employment by more than thirty-five (35) miles from its location immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (iii) Executive’s resignation for any reason within thirty (30) days of the effective date of a Change in Control, unless Executive’s termination is for Just Cause as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement; provided, however, that such benefits shall be reduced by any payments made under Section 4 of this Agreement.

(c)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control followed by Executive’s termination of employment, as provided for in paragraph (b) of this Section 5, the Bank shall pay Executive, or in the event of his subsequent death, his beneficiary or beneficiaries, or his estate, as the case may be, as severance pay or liquidated damages, or both, the greater of the payments and benefits due pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of this agreement, or three (3) times Executive’s average Annual Compensation over the five (5) most recently completed calendar years ending with the year immediately preceding the effective date of the Change in Control.  In determining Executive’s average Annual Compensation, “Annual Compensation” shall include Base Salary and any other taxable income, including, but not limited to, amounts related to the granting, vesting or exercise of restricted stock or stock option awards, commissions, bonuses (whether paid or accrued for the applicable period), as well as retirement benefits, director or committee fees and fringe benefits paid or to be paid to Executive or paid for Executive’s benefit
 

 
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during any such year, profit sharing, employee stock ownership plan and other retirement contributions or benefits, including to any tax-qualified plan or arrangement (whether or not taxable) made or accrued on behalf of Executive for such year.  All amounts payable to the Executive shall be paid in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following such termination of Executive’s employment.

(d)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control and Executive’s termination of employment in connection therewith, to the extent that the Bank continues to offer any life insurance, non-taxable medical, health, or dental insurance plan or arrangement in which Executive or his dependents participated immediately prior to the Change in Control (each being a “Welfare Plan”), Executive and his covered dependents shall continue participating in such Welfare Plans, subject to the same premium contributions on the part of Executive as were required immediately prior to the Change in Control, until the earlier of (i) Executive’s death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) the expiration of thirty-six (36) months.  If the Bank does not offer the Welfare Plans at any time after the Change in Control, the Bank shall provide Executive with a payment equal to the premiums for such benefits for the period which runs until the earlier of (i) his death; (ii) his employment by another employer other than one of which he is the majority owner; or (iii) the expiration of 36 months, with such amounts payable to Executive in a single cash lump sum distribution within thirty (30) days following Executive’s Event of Termination or the date that the Bank is no longer able to provide such coverage, whichever is later; provided, however, if the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Code, such payment shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh full month following the Executive’s Date of Termination.

(e)           The use or provision of any membership, license, automobile use or other perquisites shall be continued during the remaining term of the Agreement (or if less, the maximum period permitted under Code Section 409A without such benefits being considered deferred compensation) on the same financial terms and obligations as were in place immediately prior to the Change in Control , provided however, that if such expenses are paid in the first instance by the Executive, the Bank shall reimburse the Executive therefore. Such reimbursement shall be paid promptly by the Bank and in any event no later than March 15 of the year immediately following the year in which such expenses were incurred.    To the extent that any item referred to in this paragraph will, at the end of the term of this Agreement, no longer be available to Executive, Executive will have the option to purchase all rights then held by the Bank to such item for a price equal to the then fair market value of the item.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the reimbursement of expenses incurred or the in-kind benefits provided hereunder, may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year.  The right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

(f)           For purposes of this Agreement, “Event of Termination” and “termination of employment” shall mean “Separation from Service” as defined in Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, provided, however, that the Bank and Executive reasonably anticipate that the level of bona fide services Executive would perform after termination would permanently decrease to a level that is less than 50% of the average level of
 

 
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bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or independent contractor) over the immediately preceding 36-month period.

6.           Change in Control Related Provisions.

Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section 5, in no event shall the aggregate payments or benefits to be made or afforded to Executive under said paragraphs (the “Termination Benefits”) constitute an “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code or any successor thereto, and in order to avoid such a result, Termination Benefits will be reduced, if necessary, to an amount, the value of which is one dollar ($1.00) less than an amount equal to three (3) times Executive’s “base amount,” as determined in accordance with said Section 280G.  The allocation of the reduction required among the Termination Benefits provided by this Section 5 shall be determined by Executive, provided, however, that if such reduction violates Code Section 409A, then the reduction shall be applied to the severance benefits otherwise payable under Section 5(c) hereof.

7.           Termination for Just Cause.

The phrase termination for “Just Cause” shall mean termination because of Executive’s personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, any breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, intentional failure to perform stated duties, willful violation of any law, rule, regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses), final cease and desist order or material breach of any provision of this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Just Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to him a Notice of Termination which shall include a copy of a resolution duly adopted by the affirmative vote of not less than a simple majority of all of the members of the Board of Directors at a meeting of the Board of Directors called and held for that purpose, finding that, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors, Executive was guilty of conduct justifying termination for Just Cause and specifying the particulars thereof in detail.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Just Cause.

8.           Notice.

(a)           Any purported termination by the Bank or by Executive shall be communicated by means of a Notice of Termination to the other party hereto.  For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.

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9.            Post-Termination Obligations.

Payments and benefits to Executive under this Agreement shall be subject to Executive’s compliance with Section 10 for one (1) full year after the earlier of the expiration of this Agreement or termination of Executive’s employment with the Bank.  Executive shall, upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and assistance as may reasonably be required by the Bank in connection with any litigation to which it or any of its affiliates is, or may become, a party.

10.           Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure.

(a)           Upon any termination of Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, Executive agrees not to compete with the Bank or its affiliates for a period of one (1) year following such termination in any city, town or county in which Executive’s normal business office is located and the Bank or any of its affiliates has an office or has filed an application for regulatory approval to establish an office, determined as of the effective date of such termination, except as agreed to pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors.  Executive agrees that during such period and within said cities, towns and counties, Executive shall not work for or advise, consult or otherwise serve with, directly or indirectly, any entity whose business materially competes with the depository, lending or other business activities of the Bank or its affiliates.  The parties hereto, recognizing that irreparable injury will result to the Bank or its affiliates, its business and property in the event of Executive’s breach of this Subsection 10(a), agree that in the event of any such breach by Executive, the Bank or its affiliates will be entitled, in addition to any other remedies and damages available, to an injunction to restrain the violation hereof by Executive, Executive’s partners, agents, servants, employees and all persons acting for or under the direction of Executive.  Executive represents and admits that, in the event of the termination of his employment pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement, Executive’s experience and capabilities are such that Executive can obtain employment in a business engaged in other lines and/or of a different nature than the Bank or its affiliates, and that the enforcement of a remedy by way of injunction will not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood.  Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting the Bank or its affiliates from pursuing any other remedies available to the Bank or its affiliates for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.

(b)           Executive recognizes and acknowledges that his knowledge of the business activities and plans for business activities of the Bank and its affiliates, as it may exist from time to time, is a valuable, special and unique asset of the business of the Bank and its affiliates.  Executive will not, during or after the term of his employment, disclose any knowledge of the past, present, planned or considered business activities of the Bank and its affiliates to any person, firm, corporation or other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever, unless expressly authorized by the Board of Directors or required by law.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may disclose any knowledge of banking, financial and/or economic principles, concepts or ideas which are not solely and exclusively derived from the business plans and activities of the Bank or its affiliates.  In the event of a breach or threatened breach by Executive of the provisions of this Section 10(b), the Bank will be entitled to an injunction restraining Executive from disclosing, in whole or in part, knowledge of the past, present, planned or considered business
 

 
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activities of the Bank or its affiliates or from rendering any services to any person, firm, corporation or other entity to whom such knowledge, in whole or in part, has been disclosed or is threatened to be disclosed.  Nothing herein will be construed as prohibiting the Bank from pursuing any other remedies available to the Bank for such breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages from Executive.

11.           Death and Disability.

(a)            Death.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event of Executive’s death during the term of this Agreement, the Bank shall immediately pay his estate any salary and bonus accrued but unpaid as of the date of his death, and, for a period of six (6) months after Executive’s death, the Bank shall continue to provide his dependents with the same non-taxable medical insurance benefits existing on the date of his death and shall pay Executive’s designated beneficiary all compensation that would otherwise be payable to him pursuant to Section 3(a) of this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of such death.  This provision shall not negate any rights Executive or his beneficiaries may have to death benefits under any employee benefit plan of the Bank.

(b)
Disability.

(i)           Termination of Executive’s employment based on “Disability” shall be construed to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and shall be deemed to have occurred if: (i) Executive is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, or last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death, or last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, Executive is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the Bank; or (iii) Executive is determined to be totally disabled by the Social Security Administration. The provisions of Section 11(b) shall apply upon the termination of the Executive’s employment based on Disability.   Upon the determination that Executive has suffered a Disability, disability payments hereunder shall commence within thirty (30) days.

(ii)           In the event of Disability, Executive’s obligation to perform services under this Agreement will terminate.  In the event of such termination, Executive shall continue to receive A) one hundred percent (100%) of his monthly Base Salary (at the annual rate in effect on the Date of Termination) through the one hundred eightieth (180 th ) day following the Date of Termination by reason of Disability and B) sixty percent (60%) of his monthly Base Salary from the one hundred eighty-first (181 st ) day following termination through the earlier of the date of his death or the date he attains age 65.  Such payments shall be reduced by the amount of any short- or long-term disability benefits payable to Executive under any disability program and any retirement benefits payable to Executive under any tax-qualified retirement plan sponsored by the Bank, but in no event shall Executive’s disability benefit be reduced below zero.  In addition, during any period of Executive’s Disability, Executive and his dependents shall, to the greatest extent possible, continue to be covered under life insurance and non-taxable medical and dental plans of the Bank in which Executive participated prior to the occurrence of Executive’s
 

 
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Disability, on the same terms as if Executive were actively employed by the Bank.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no payments shall be made hereunder which would violate Code Section 409A.  Accordingly, any payments required hereunder shall commence within thirty (30) days from the date of determination of Executive’s Disability and shall be paid no less frequently than monthly during the period that Executive is Disabled.
 
12.           Source of Payments.

All payments provided for in this Agreement shall be timely paid in cash or check from the general funds of the Bank.

13.           Effect on Prior Agreements and Existing Benefit Plans.

This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior employment or change in control agreement between the Bank or any predecessor of the Bank and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive of a kind elsewhere provided.  No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean that Executive is subject to receiving fewer benefits than those available to him without reference to this Agreement.

14.           No Attachment.

(a)           Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge or hypothecation, or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to affect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.

(b)           This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Executive and the Bank and their respective successors and assigns.

15.           Modification and Waiver.

(a)           This Agreement may not be modified or amended, except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(b)           No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future as to any act other than that specifically waived.
 

 
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16.           Severability.

If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement, or any part of any provision, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or any remaining part of such provision not held so invalid, and each such other provision and part thereof shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.

17.           Headings for Reference Only.

The headings of sections and paragraphs herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

18.           Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to principles of conflicts of law of the State of Illinois.

19.
Arbitration.

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators sitting in a location selected by Executive within fifty (50) miles from the location of the Bank, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of his right to be paid until the Date of Termination during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

In the event any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with Executive’s termination is resolved in favor of Executive, whether by judgment, arbitration or settlement, Executive shall be entitled to the payment of all back-pay, including salary, bonuses and any other cash compensation, fringe benefits and any compensation and benefits due Executive under this Agreement.  Such payment shall occur no later than two and one-half (2 ½) months after the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.

20.           Payment of Legal Fees.

All reasonable legal fees paid or incurred by Executive pursuant to any dispute or question of interpretation relating to this Agreement shall be paid or reimbursed by the Bank only if Executive is successful pursuant to a legal judgment, arbitration or settlement.  Such payment or reimbursement shall occur no later than two and one-half (2 ½) months after the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.
 

 
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21.           Indemnification.

The Bank shall provide Executive (including his heirs, executors and administrators) with coverage under a standard directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy at its expense and shall indemnify Executive (and his heirs, executors and administrators) to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law against all expenses and liabilities reasonably incurred by him in connection with or arising out of any action, suit or proceeding in which he may be involved by reason of his having been a director or officer of the Bank (whether or not he continues to be a director or officer at the time of incurring such expenses or liabilities), such expenses and liabilities to include, but not be limited to, judgments, court costs, attorneys’ fees and the costs of reasonable settlements.

22.           Successors to the Bank.

The Bank shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Bank’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

23.           Required Provisions.

(a)           The Bank may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Bank, other than termination for Just Cause, shall not prejudice Executive’s right to receive compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Just Cause as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement.

(b)           If Executive is suspended from office and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by a notice served under Section 8(e)(3) or 8(g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C.  §1818(e)(3) or (g)(1); the Bank’s obligations under this contract shall be suspended as of the date of service, unless stayed by appropriate proceedings.  If the charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may in its discretion: (i) pay Executive all or part of the compensation withheld while their contract obligations were suspended; and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of the obligations which were suspended.

(c)           If Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by an order issued under Section 8(e)(4) or 8(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 contract shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the contracting parties shall not be affected.

(d)           If the Bank is in default as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. §1813(x)(1), all obligations of the Bank under this contract shall terminate as of the date of default, but this paragraph shall not affect any vested rights of the contracting parties.
 

 
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(e)           All obligations of the Bank under this contract shall be terminated, except to the extent it is determined that continuation of the contract is necessary for the continued operation of the Bank: (i) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) or the FDIC, at the time the FDIC 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); or (ii) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) at the time the Director (or his designee) approves a supervisory merger to resolve problems related to the operations of the Bank, or when the Bank is determined by the Director to be in an unsafe or unsound condition.  Any rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.

(f)           Any payments made to Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with 12 U.S.C. §1828(k) and 12 C.F.R. §545.121 and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

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SIGNATURES


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.


ATTEST:
 
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
     
     
     
 /s/ Beth A. Warren 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
Secretary
 
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
     
WITNESS:
 
EXECUTIVE:
     
     
     
/s/ Beth A. Warren    /s/ Alan D. Martin 
Secretary
 
Alan D. Martin

 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.3
 
 
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT

THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into, effective as of   the 7 th day of July, 2011 (the “Effective Date”),   by and between Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, a federally-chartered savings bank   (the “Bank”), Walter H. Hasselbring, III (the “Executive”) and IF Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation and the stock holding company of the Bank, as guarantor (the “Company”).

WHEREAS , the Executive is currently an officer of the Bank; and

WHEREAS , the Bank recognizes the importance of Executive to the Bank’s operations and wishes to protect his position with the Bank in the event of a change in control of the Bank or the Company for the period provided for in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS , Executive and the Boards of Directors of the Bank and the Company desire to enter into an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of payments due to Executive in the event of a change in control and the related rights and obligations of each of the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is hereby agreed as follows:

1.
Term of Agreement.

(a)            The term of this Agreement will begin as of the Effective Date and will continue for twenty-four (24) full calendar months thereafter.  Within ninety (90) days of each anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement (the “Anniversary Date”), the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Bank (the “Board”) will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation and review of Executive for purposes of determining whether to extend this Agreement for an additional year, and the results thereof will be included in the minutes of the Board’s meeting.  On the basis of the results of the performance evaluation, the disinterested members of the Board may extend the term of this Agreement for an additional year such that the remaining term shall be twenty-four (24) months, and notice of such extension shall be provided to Executive.  If such notice is not provided to Executive, the term of this Agreement will terminate twelve (12) months following such Anniversary Date.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a “Change in Control” as defined herein, this Agreement shall automatically renew for a term of twelve (12) months following the effective date of such Change in Control if such term is longer than the remaining term.
 
(b)           Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, this Agreement shall terminate if Executive or the Bank terminates Executive’s employment prior to a Change in Control.

2.
Change in Control.

(a)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Bank or the Company followed within twelve (12) months by the voluntary termination of Executive’s employment for
 

 
 

 

 
Good Reason, as defined in Section 2(a) of this Agreement, or if the Bank or Company terminates the Executive’s employment for a reason other than for Cause, as defined in Section 2(c) of this Agreement, the provisions of Section 3 of this Agreement shall apply.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without the Executive’s consent:

 
(i)
The assignment to Executive of duties that constitute a material diminution of Executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities (including reporting requirements) from the authority, duties, or responsibilities (including reporting requirements) the Executive held immediately prior to the Change in Control;

 
(ii)
A material diminution in Executive’s base salary;

 
(iii)
Relocation of Executive to a location that would increase the Executive’s commute by a radius of more than thirty-five (35) miles; or

 
(iv)
Any other action or inaction by the Bank or the Company that constitutes a material breach of this Agreement;

provided, that within thirty (30) days after the initial existence of such event, the Bank shall be given notice and an opportunity, not more than thirty (30) days, to effectuate a cure for such asserted “Good Reason” by Executive.  Executive’s resignation hereunder for Good Reason shall not occur later than ninety (90) days following the initial date on which the event Executive claims constitutes Good Reason occurred.  If the Bank remedies the condition within such thirty (30) day cure period, then no Good Reason shall be deemed to exist with respect to such condition.

(b)           For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur on the earliest of:

(i)           There occurs a “Change in Control” of the Company or the Bank, as defined or determined by either the Company’s or Bank’s primary federal regulator or under regulations promulgated by such regulator;

(ii)           As a result of, or in connection with, any merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election, wherein the persons who were non-employee directors of the Company before such transaction or event cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or Bank or any successor to the Company or Bank;

(iii)           The Company or Bank transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company or Bank;

(iv)           The Company or Bank is merged or consolidated with another corporation or entity and, as a result of such merger or consolidation, less than sixty percent (60%) of
 

 
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the equity interest in the surviving or resulting corporation is owned by the former shareholders or depositors of the Company or Bank; or

(v)           The Company or Bank sells or transfers more than a fifty percent (50%) equity interest in the Company or Bank to another person or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company or Bank, excluding a sale or transfer to a person or persons who are employed by the Company or Bank.

(c)           Executive shall not have the right to receive termination benefits pursuant to Section 3 hereof upon termination for Cause.  The term “Cause” shall mean termination because of Executive’s personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, any breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, intentional failure to perform stated duties, willful violation of any law, rule, regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses), final cease and desist order, or any material breach of any provision of this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Cause.

3.
Termination Benefits.

(a)           If, in connection with or within twelve (12) months after a Change in Control, Executive resigns for Good Reason (in accordance with Section 2(a) of this Agreement) or if the Bank involuntarily terminates his employment for a reason other than Cause, Executive shall receive:

 
(i)
a lump sum cash payment equal to two (2) times the Executive’s (i) Base Salary and (ii) the highest rate of bonus paid to Executive during the three (3) years prior to termination, subject to applicable withholding taxes, payable in a single lump sum payment within ten (10) calendar days following Executive’s termination of employment; and

 
(ii)
the Bank will continue to provide Executive and the Executive’s dependents with life insurance, non-taxable medical, vision, and dental coverage substantially comparable (and on substantially the same terms and conditions) to the coverage maintained by the Bank for Executive prior to Executive’s termination of employment.  Such coverage shall cease upon the expiration of twenty-four (24) full calendar months after Executive’s termination.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if as the result of any change in, or interpretation of, the laws applicable to the payments or provisions of benefits hereunder, such payments or provisions are deemed illegal or subject to excise taxes or penalties, then the Bank shall, to the extent permitted under such laws, pay to the Executive a cash lump sum payment reasonably estimated to be equal to the amount of benefits (or the remainder of such amount) that Executive is no longer permitted to receive in kind.  Such lump sum payment shall be required to be made within ten (10) days following Executive’s termination of employment or the determination that the payment or provision of such benefits would subject the Bank to excise taxes or penalties, whichever is later.

 
 
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(iii)
If the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), payments under this Section 3 shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh month following the Executive’s date of termination.

 
(iv)
For purposes of this Agreement, a “termination of employment” shall mean a “Separation from Service” as defined in Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, such that the Employer and the Executive reasonably anticipate that the level of bona fide services the Executive would perform after a termination of employment would permanently decrease to a level that is less than 50% of the average level of bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) over the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period.

(b)           Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section 3, in no event shall the aggregate payments or benefits to be made or afforded to Executive under said paragraphs (the “Termination Benefits”) constitute an “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code or any successor thereto, and to avoid such a result, Termination Benefits will be reduced, if necessary, to an amount (the “Non-Triggering Amount”), the value of which is one dollar ($1.00) less than an amount equal to three (3) times Executive’s “base amount,” as determined in accordance with said Section 280G.

4.
Notice of Termination.

(a)           Any purported termination by the Bank or by Executive shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the other party hereto.  For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.

(b)           “Date of Termination” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination (which, in the case of a termination for Cause, shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date such Notice of Termination is given).

5.
Source of Payments.

All payments provided in this Agreement shall be timely paid in cash or check from the general funds of the Bank.  The Company, however, unconditionally guarantees payment and provision of all amounts and benefits due hereunder to Executive and, if such amounts and benefits due from the Bank are not timely paid or provided by the Bank, such amounts and benefits shall be paid or provided by the Company.
 

 
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6.
Effect on Prior Agreements and Existing Benefit Plans.

This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement between the Bank and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive of a kind elsewhere provided.  No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean that Executive is subject to receiving fewer benefits than those available to him without reference to this Agreement.  Nothing in this Agreement shall confer upon Executive the right to continue in the employ of the Bank or shall impose on the Bank any obligation to employ or retain Executive in its employ for any period.

7.
No Attachment.

(a)           Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge, or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to affect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.

(b)           This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, Executive, the Bank and their respective successors and assigns.

8.
Modification and Waiver.

(a)           This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(b)           No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.

9.
Severability.

If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement, or any part of any provision, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or any part of such provision not held so invalid, and each such other provision and part thereof shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
 

 
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10.           Headings for Reference Only.

The headings of sections and paragraphs herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.  In addition, references herein to the masculine shall apply to both the masculine and the feminine.

11.
Governing Law.

Except to the extent preempted by federal law, the validity, interpretation, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to principles of conflicts of law of the State of Illinois.

12.
Arbitration.

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a panel of three arbitrators sitting in a location selected by Executive within fifty (50) miles from the location of the Bank, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of his right to be paid until the Date of Termination during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

13.
Payment of Legal Fees.

All reasonable legal fees paid or incurred by Executive pursuant to any dispute or question of interpretation relating to this Agreement shall be paid or reimbursed by the Bank, only if Executive is successful pursuant to a legal judgment, arbitration or settlement, and such payment shall occur no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the year in which the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor, and such reimbursement shall occur no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the year in which the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.

14.           Successors to the Bank and the Company.

The Bank and the Company shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank or the Company, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Bank’s and the Company’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank and the Company would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

15.           Miscellaneous.

(a)           The Bank may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Bank, other than termination for Cause, shall not prejudice Executive’s right
 

 
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to receive compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Cause as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement.

(b)           If Executive is suspended from office and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by a notice served under Section 8(e)(3) or 8(g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C.  §1818(e)(3) or (g)(1); the Bank’s obligations under this contract shall be suspended as of the date of service, unless stayed by appropriate proceedings.  If the charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may in its discretion: (i) pay Executive all or part of the compensation withheld while their contract obligations were suspended; and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of the obligations which were suspended.

(c)           If Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by an order issued under Section 8(e)(4) or 8(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 contract shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the contracting parties shall not be affected.

(d)           If the Bank is in default as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. §1813(x)(1), all obligations of the Bank under this contract shall terminate as of the date of default, but this paragraph shall not affect any vested rights of the contracting parties.

(e)           All obligations of the Bank under this contract shall be terminated, except to the extent it is determined that continuation of the contract is necessary for the continued operation of the Bank: (i) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) or the FDIC, at the time the FDIC 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); or (ii) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) at the time the Director (or his designee) approves a supervisory merger to resolve problems related to the operations of the Bank, or when the Bank is determined by the Director to be in an unsafe or unsound condition.  Any rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.

(f)           Any payments made to Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with 12 U.S.C. §1828(k) and 12 C.F.R. §545.121 and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.


   
IF BANCORP, INC.
   
(Guarantor)
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
   
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
   
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
   
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
   
EXECUTIVE
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Walter H. Hasselbring, III 
   
Walter H. Hasselbring, III

 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.4
 
 
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT

THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into, effective as of   the 7 th day of July, 2011 (the “Effective Date”),   by and between Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, a federally-chartered savings bank   (the “Bank”), Pamela J. Verkler (the “Executive”) and IF Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation and the stock holding company of the Bank, as guarantor (the “Company”).

WHEREAS , the Executive is currently an officer of the Bank; and

WHEREAS , the Bank recognizes the importance of Executive to the Bank’s operations and wishes to protect her position with the Bank in the event of a change in control of the Bank or the Company for the period provided for in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS , Executive and the Boards of Directors of the Bank and the Company desire to enter into an agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of payments due to Executive in the event of a change in control and the related rights and obligations of each of the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, it is hereby agreed as follows:

1.
Term of Agreement.

(a)           The term of this Agreement will begin as of the Effective Date and will continue for twenty-four (24) full calendar months thereafter.  Within ninety (90) days of each anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement (the “Anniversary Date”), the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Bank (the “Board”) will conduct a comprehensive performance evaluation and review of Executive for purposes of determining whether to extend this Agreement for an additional year, and the results thereof will be included in the minutes of the Board’s meeting.  On the basis of the results of the performance evaluation, the disinterested members of the Board may extend the term of this Agreement for an additional year such that the remaining term shall be twenty-four (24) months, and notice of such extension shall be provided to Executive.  If such notice is not provided to Executive, the term of this Agreement will terminate twelve (12) months following such Anniversary Date.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a “Change in Control” as defined herein, this Agreement shall automatically renew for a term of twelve (12) months following the effective date of such Change in Control if such term is longer than the remaining term.
 
(b)           Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, this Agreement shall terminate if Executive or the Bank terminates Executive’s employment prior to a Change in Control.

2.
Change in Control.

(a)           Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Bank or the Company followed within twelve (12) months by the voluntary termination of Executive’s employment for
 

 
 

 

 
Good Reason, as defined in Section 2(a) of this Agreement, or if the Bank or Company terminates the Executive’s employment for a reason other than for Cause, as defined in Section 2(c) of this Agreement, the provisions of Section 3 of this Agreement shall apply.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without the Executive’s consent:

 
(i)
The assignment to Executive of duties that constitute a material diminution of Executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities (including reporting requirements) from the authority, duties, or responsibilities (including reporting requirements) the Executive held immediately prior to the Change in Control;

 
(ii)
A material diminution in Executive’s base salary;

 
(iii)
Relocation of Executive to a location that would increase the Executive’s commute by a radius of more than thirty-five (35) miles; or

 
(iv)
Any other action or inaction by the Bank or the Company that constitutes a material breach of this Agreement;

provided, that within thirty (30) days after the initial existence of such event, the Bank shall be given notice and an opportunity, not more than thirty (30) days, to effectuate a cure for such asserted “Good Reason” by Executive.  Executive’s resignation hereunder for Good Reason shall not occur later than ninety (90) days following the initial date on which the event Executive claims constitutes Good Reason occurred.  If the Bank remedies the condition within such thirty (30) day cure period, then no Good Reason shall be deemed to exist with respect to such condition.
 
 
(b)           For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur on the earliest of:

(i)           There occurs a “Change in Control” of the Company or the Bank, as defined or determined by either the Company’s or Bank’s primary federal regulator or under regulations promulgated by such regulator;

(ii)           As a result of, or in connection with, any merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election, wherein the persons who were non-employee directors of the Company before such transaction or event cease to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or Bank or any successor to the Company or Bank;

(iii)           The Company or Bank transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company or Bank;

(iv)           The Company or Bank is merged or consolidated with another corporation or entity and, as a result of such merger or consolidation, less than sixty percent (60%) of
 

 
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the equity interest in the surviving or resulting corporation is owned by the former shareholders or depositors of the Company or Bank; or

(v)           The Company or Bank sells or transfers more than a fifty percent (50%) equity interest in the Company or Bank to another person or entity which is not an affiliate of the Company or Bank, excluding a sale or transfer to a person or persons who are employed by the Company or Bank.

(c)           Executive shall not have the right to receive termination benefits pursuant to Section 3 hereof upon termination for Cause.  The term “Cause” shall mean termination because of Executive’s personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, any breach of fiduciary duty involving personal profit, intentional failure to perform stated duties, willful violation of any law, rule, regulation (other than traffic violations or similar offenses), final cease and desist order, or any material breach of any provision of this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Cause.

3.
Termination Benefits.

(a)           If, in connection with or within twelve (12) months after a Change in Control, Executive resigns for Good Reason (in accordance with Section 2(a) of this Agreement) or if the Bank involuntarily terminates her employment for a reason other than Cause, Executive shall receive:

 
(i)
a lump sum cash payment equal to two (2) times the Executive’s (i) Base Salary and (ii) the highest rate of bonus paid to Executive during the three (3) years prior to termination, subject to applicable withholding taxes, payable in a single lump sum payment within ten (10) calendar days following Executive’s termination of employment; and

 
(ii)
the Bank will continue to provide Executive and the Executive’s dependents with life insurance, non-taxable medical, vision, and dental coverage substantially comparable (and on substantially the same terms and conditions) to the coverage maintained by the Bank for Executive prior to Executive’s termination of employment.  Such coverage shall cease upon the expiration of twenty-four (24) full calendar months after Executive’s termination.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if as the result of any change in, or interpretation of, the laws applicable to the payments or provisions of benefits hereunder, such payments or provisions are deemed illegal or subject to excise taxes or penalties, then the Bank shall, to the extent permitted under such laws, pay to the Executive a cash lump sum payment reasonably estimated to be equal to the amount of benefits (or the remainder of such amount) that Executive is no longer permitted to receive in kind.  Such lump sum payment shall be required to be made within ten (10) days following Executive’s termination of employment or the determination that the payment or provision of such benefits would subject the Bank to excise taxes or penalties, whichever is later.

 
 
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(iii)
If the Executive is a “Specified Employee,” as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(i), then, solely to the extent required to avoid penalties under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), payments under this Section 3 shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh month following the Executive’s date of termination.

 
(iv)
For purposes of this Agreement, a “termination of employment” shall mean a “Separation from Service” as defined in Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, such that the Employer and the Executive reasonably anticipate that the level of bona fide services the Executive would perform after a termination of employment would permanently decrease to a level that is less than 50% of the average level of bona fide services performed (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) over the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) month period.

(b)           Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section 3, in no event shall the aggregate payments or benefits to be made or afforded to Executive under said paragraphs (the “Termination Benefits”) constitute an “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code or any successor thereto, and to avoid such a result, Termination Benefits will be reduced, if necessary, to an amount (the “Non-Triggering Amount”), the value of which is one dollar ($1.00) less than an amount equal to three (3) times Executive’s “base amount,” as determined in accordance with said Section 280G.

4.
Notice of Termination.

(a)           Any purported termination by the Bank or by Executive shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the other party hereto.  For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.

(b)           “Date of Termination” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination (which, in the case of a termination for Cause, shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date such Notice of Termination is given).

5.
Source of Payments.

All payments provided in this Agreement shall be timely paid in cash or check from the general funds of the Bank.  The Company, however, unconditionally guarantees payment and provision of all amounts and benefits due hereunder to Executive and, if such amounts and benefits due from the Bank are not timely paid or provided by the Bank, such amounts and benefits shall be paid or provided by the Company.
 

 
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6.
Effect on Prior Agreements and Existing Benefit Plans.

This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior agreement between the Bank and Executive, except that this Agreement shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation inuring to Executive of a kind elsewhere provided.  No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted to mean that Executive is subject to receiving fewer benefits than those available to her without reference to this Agreement.  Nothing in this Agreement shall confer upon Executive the right to continue in the employ of the Bank or shall impose on the Bank any obligation to employ or retain Executive in its employ for any period.

7.
No Attachment.

(a)           Except as required by law, no right to receive payments under this Agreement shall be subject to anticipation, commutation, alienation, sale, assignment, encumbrance, charge, pledge, or hypothecation or to execution, attachment, levy or similar process or assignment by operation of law, and any attempt, voluntary or involuntary, to affect any such action shall be null, void and of no effect.

(b)           This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, Executive, the Bank and their respective successors and assigns.

8.
Modification and Waiver.

(a)           This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.

(b)           No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.

9.
Severability.

If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement, or any part of any provision, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or any part of such provision not held so invalid, and each such other provision and part thereof shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
 

 
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10.           Headings for Reference Only.

The headings of sections and paragraphs herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.  In addition, references herein to the masculine shall apply to both the masculine and the feminine.

11.
Governing Law.

Except to the extent preempted by federal law, the validity, interpretation, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to principles of conflicts of law of the State of Illinois.

12.
Arbitration.

Any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a panel of three arbitrators sitting in a location selected by Executive within fifty (50) miles from the location of the Bank, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect.  Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s award in any court having jurisdiction; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of her right to be paid until the Date of Termination during the pendency of any dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

13.
Payment of Legal Fees.

All reasonable legal fees paid or incurred by Executive pursuant to any dispute or question of interpretation relating to this Agreement shall be paid or reimbursed by the Bank, only if Executive is successful pursuant to a legal judgment, arbitration or settlement, and such payment shall occur no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the year in which the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor, and such reimbursement shall occur no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the year in which the dispute is settled or resolved in Executive’s favor.

14.           Successors to the Bank and the Company.

The Bank and the Company shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Bank or the Company, expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Bank’s and the Company’s obligations under this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Bank and the Company would be required to perform if no such succession or assignment had taken place.

15.           Miscellaneous.

(a)           The Bank may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, but any termination by the Bank, other than termination for Cause, shall not prejudice Executive’s right
 

 
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to receive compensation or other benefits under this Agreement.  Executive shall not have the right to receive compensation or other benefits for any period after termination for Cause as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement.

(b)           If Executive is suspended from office and/or temporarily prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by a notice served under Section 8(e)(3) or 8(g)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C.  §1818(e)(3) or (g)(1); the Bank’s obligations under this contract shall be suspended as of the date of service, unless stayed by appropriate proceedings.  If the charges in the notice are dismissed, the Bank may in its discretion: (i) pay Executive all or part of the compensation withheld while their contract obligations were suspended; and (ii) reinstate (in whole or in part) any of the obligations which were suspended.

(c)           If Executive is removed and/or permanently prohibited from participating in the conduct of the Bank’s affairs by an order issued under Section 8(e)(4) or 8(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 contract shall terminate as of the effective date of the order, but vested rights of the contracting parties shall not be affected.

(d)           If the Bank is in default as defined in Section 3(x)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. §1813(x)(1), all obligations of the Bank under this contract shall terminate as of the date of default, but this paragraph shall not affect any vested rights of the contracting parties.

(e)           All obligations of the Bank under this contract shall be terminated, except to the extent it is determined that continuation of the contract is necessary for the continued operation of the Bank: (i) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) or the FDIC, at the time the FDIC 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); or (ii) by the Director of the OTS or its successor (or his designee) at the time the Director (or his designee) approves a supervisory merger to resolve problems related to the operations of the Bank, or when the Bank is determined by the Director to be in an unsafe or unsound condition.  Any rights of the parties that have already vested, however, shall not be affected by such action.

(f)           Any payments made to Executive pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise, are subject to and conditioned upon compliance with 12 U.S.C. §1828(k) and 12 C.F.R. §545.121 and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.


   
IF BANCORP, INC.
   
(Guarantor)
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
   
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
   
IROQUOIS FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Gary Martin 
   
For the Entire Board of Directors
     
     
   
EXECUTIVE
     
     
 
By:    
/s/ Pamela J. Verkler 
   
Pamela J. Verkler

 
 
 
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