METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
FORM OF AGREEMENT
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<P align="right" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Exhibit&nbsp;10.22</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">AGREEMENT



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement (&#147;Agreement&#148;) is made and entered as of this 1st day of
May, 2004, by and between Methode Electronics, Inc. (&#147;Methode&#148;) and William T.
Jensen (&#147;Jensen&#148;).


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Mr.&nbsp;Jensen currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors
of Methode and recently retired as Chief Executive Officer of Methode; and


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Jensen has substantial operational, financial and other knowledge
about Methode and its various business operations;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Methode desires to compensate Jensen for his services as Chairman
of the Board of Directors; and


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to govern their relationship
for the term of this Agreement.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements
herein, Methode and Jensen agree as follows:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;Services. Methode hereby retains Jensen, and Jensen hereby agrees to
serve, as the non-employee Chairman of the Board of Directors of Methode.
Jensen shall perform such duties and responsibilities as the Board of
Directors shall direct. Jensen shall perform these services at Methode&#146;s
offices at 7401 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois (the &#147;Office&#148;).


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Compensation. During the term of this Agreement, Jensen shall be
compensated for his services as follows:


<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.&nbsp;Retainer. Jensen shall be paid a retainer in the annualized
amount of $70,000.



<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Board Meeting Fees. Jensen shall be paid the standard fee, if
any, for attendance at each board meeting.



<P align="left" style="margin-left:4%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Supplemental Fees. Jensen shall be paid $2,000 for each day he
works at the Office other than for board meetings.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;Expenses. Methode shall reimburse Jensen for all actual, reasonable,
out-of-pocket expenses, incurred in connection with Jensen&#146;s performance of
services under this Agreement, including, without limitation, limousine
expenses for transfer to and from the Office in accordance with past practices.
Jensen shall maintain records relating to such expenses and shall provide
Methode access to such records upon request.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of May&nbsp;1, 2004, and shall
terminate


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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">at Methode&#146;s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in September&nbsp;2004.



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party nor may
Jensen&#146;s obligations hereunder be subcontracted.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.

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    <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left">METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">By:
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">/s/ Warren L Batts
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">/s/ William T. Jensen</TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Name:
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Warren L. Batts
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    <TD align="left" valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:15px; text-indent:-0px">William T. Jensen </DIV></TD>
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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">Title:
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and Governance Committee</TD>
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