Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy for Board Members

Summary

This document outlines the compensation policy for non-employee directors of the company. Non-employee directors receive a monthly retainer of $1,000, stock option awards upon joining the Board and as annual grants (with 50,000 options granted in 2009), and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. The policy applies to all non-employee members serving on the Board of Directors.

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Exhibit 10.15
 

 
 
Non-Employee Director Compensation
 
Type of Compensation
 
Amount
 
Monthly Retainer for Non-Employee Directors
$  1,000
Stock Option Awards
(1)
Other Compensation
(2)
 
 
______________

(1)
Non-employee directors typically receive a stock option award upon joining the Board, and then typically receive annual grants.  In 2009, the annual grant was 50,000 stock options.

(2)
Directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.