Description of Director Fee Arrangement for Fiscal Year 2013 – NBT Bancorp Inc. and NBT Bank, N.A.

Summary

This document outlines the fees paid to outside directors of NBT Bancorp Inc. and NBT Bank, N.A. for their board and committee service in fiscal year 2013. Directors receive annual retainers, restricted stock units, and additional fees for serving as chairpersons or attending meetings. The arrangement specifies different compensation amounts for company and bank directors, committee chairs, and affiliate board members. The agreement ensures directors are compensated for their time and responsibilities throughout the year.

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EXHIBIT 10.21

Description of Arrangement for Directors Fees

Except as set forth below, the following sets forth the amount of fees payable to outside directors for their services as Directors in fiscal year 2013:

         
Restricted
 
Fees
 
Cash
   
Stock Units
 
Annual Retainer Fee
           
Company:
           
Chair
  $ 50,000     $ 54,000  
Director
  $ 12,500     $ 13,000  
NBT Bank N.A.:
               
Chair
    -     $ 11,000  
Director
  $ 12,500     $ 8,000  
Committee Chair:
               
Audit and Risk Management
  $ 10,000       -  
All Other Committees
  $ 5,000       -  
Affiliate Board Member
  $ 1,000       -  
                 
Fee per Board Meeting
  $ 1,000       -  
                 
Fee per Committee Meeting
  $ 800       -