07/18/2008 Agreement -
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT made as of this 18th day of July 2008, by and
between the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society, Inc., also known as
and doing business under the name of the Mel Fisher Maritime
Museum (the "Museum"), and Melissa Kendrick (the "Director").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Museum desires to employ the Director and to
enter into an Agreement embodying the terms of such employment
(hereinafter the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Director desires to accept such employment; and
WHEREAS, the Museum and the Director desire to set forth the
terms and conditions of such employment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, it is hereby agreed by and between the
Museum and the Director as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT TERM.
The Museum hereby employs the Director for a term beginning
July 18, 2008, and ending July 17, 2011 (the "Employment Term"),
except as terminated earlier as provided in paragraphs 6 through 10
hereof.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) During the Employment Term, the Director shall serve as the
Chief Executive Officer of the Museum, performing the duties and
responsibilities of this position in accordance with the Museum's
bylaws, its rules, and regulations, and subject to the direction and
authority of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). The Director shall
have full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Museum,
including supervision and control of all artistic, educational, scientific,
and administrative personnel and programs.
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The Director, as part of her responsibilities and consistent with
this Agreement shall, subject to the authority and direction of the
Board:
(i) have authority to hire, compensate, and terminate the
Museum staff, within the approved budget of the Museum, and
to establish the job descriptions, duties, and responsibilities of
all staff, in accordance with such policies as may be established
by the Board;
(ii) oversee the preparation of the Museum's budget;
(iii) in consultation with the Finance Committee of the Board,
recommend to the Board, for its approval, the selection of
outside certified public accountants for the Museum;
(iv) retain legal counsel, public relations counsel, and other
consultants for the Museum;
(v) upon request of the Board, serve as an officer or director of
any subsidiary or other affiliate of the Museum with no
additional compensation. Any compensation paid to the Director
by any such subsidiary or other affiliate shall reduce the
Museum's obligation hereunder;
(vi) keep the Board of Directors, Chairperson and the Executive
Committee of the Board of Directors informed on the conditions
and operations of the Museum;
(vii) carry into effect all decisions of the Board of Directors,
Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
of the Museum;
C(vi i)-execute_alldocuments as required for the continued---
Foperation of.ithe Museum,•
(ix) work with all Museum Board of Directors committees
providing proper liaison and staff support, and assisting them to
submit proposals to the Board of Directors and its Executive
Committee;
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(j) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the terms
agreed upon by the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement and supersedes all other agreements, arrangements and
communications between the parties concerning such subject matter,
whether oral or written.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have
signed it on the day and date first written above.
The Mu e •
By:
Title: Cp rm of. Board
By: 1.---1.4,4
Title: Director /
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