Copano Energy, L.L.C. Independent Director Compensation Policy

Summary

This document outlines the compensation policy for independent directors of Copano Energy, L.L.C. Independent directors receive an annual cash retainer of $30,000, with additional fees for serving as chair or member of various board committees. Committee chairs and members receive specified annual retainers and meeting fees. Directors are also granted restricted equity units, with an initial grant of 6,000 units and annual grants of 3,000 units, which vest over three years. The policy details the structure and timing of both cash and equity compensation for independent board members.

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Exhibit 10.1
COPANO ENERGY, L.L.C.
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
                         
    ANNUAL   ANNUAL    
    RETAINER   RETAINER   MEETING
CASH COMPENSATION   (CHAIRMAN)   (MEMBER)   FEES
 
                       
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  NONE   $ 30,000     NONE
 
                       
AUDIT COMMITTEE
  $ 8,000     $ 4,000     $ 1,500  
 
                       
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
  $ 4,000     NONE   $ 1,000  
 
                       
CONFLICTS COMMITTEE
  $ 4,000     NONE   $ 1,000  
 
                       
NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
  $ 4,000     NONE   $ 1,000  
EQUITY COMPENSATION:
  Initial grant of 6,000 Restricted Units
 
  Grant of 3,000 Restricted Units in November of each year
 
  Units vest in equal one-third increments over three years