Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation for Whiting Petroleum Corporation (Effective August 1, 2007)

Summary

This document outlines the compensation structure for non-employee directors of Whiting Petroleum Corporation, effective August 1, 2007. It specifies annual retainers, restricted stock awards with three-year vesting, and additional compensation for committee chairs and members. Directors receive fees for attending meetings, with different rates for in-person and telephonic meetings based on duration. The agreement details the amounts paid for board and committee service, ensuring transparency in director compensation.

EX-10.1 2 exhibit10-1.htm SUMMARY OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR WHITING PETROLEUM CORP. exhibit10-1.htm
 


Exhibit 10.1

Director Compensation

Effective August 1, 2007, non-employee director compensation is as follows:
 
         
Committee Service
 
   
Board
 Service
   
Audit
   
Compensation
   
Nominating and
Governance
 
Annual Retainer
  $
42,000
                   
Restricted Stock, three year vesting
 
2,150 shares
                   
Committee Chair Annual Retainer
          $
20,000
    $
15,000
    $
15,000
 
Committee Chair Restricted Stock, three year vesting (shares)
           
1,000
     
750
     
750
 
Committee Member Annual Retainer
          $
5,000
    $
3,000
    $
3,000
 
Meeting Fee, including telephonic meetings over one hour
  $
1,500
    $
1,500
    $
1,500
    $
1,500
 
Telephonic meetings of one hour or less
  $
750
    $
750
    $
750
    $
750