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<p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit&nbsp;10.2</font></b></p>

<p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-decoration:underline;"><b><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT</font></u></b></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(&#147;Agreement&#148;) is made and entered into as of the 23<sup>rd</sup>  </font>day of May&nbsp;2005, by and
among Frederick County Bank, a Maryland corporation (&#147;Bank&#148;), and William R.
Talley,&nbsp;Jr.&#160; (&#147;Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#148;).</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><u><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">RECITAL</font></u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Bank desires to continue
to retain Mr.&nbsp;Talley as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley desires to
accept such employment, all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the recital, the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement,
intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Certain
Definitions.</u> As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the
meanings set forth below:</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.1</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Commencement
Date&#148; means April&nbsp;1, 2005.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.2</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Bank
Regulatory Agency&#148; means any governmental authority, regulatory agency, ministry,
department, statutory corporation, central bank or other body of the United
States or of any other country or of any state or other political subdivision
of any of them having jurisdiction over Bank or any transaction contemplated,
undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by Bank, including, but not necessarily
limited to:</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp;the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
federal or state depository insurance organization or fund;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp;the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency,
the Maryland Division of Financial Institutions, or any other federal or state
bank regulatory or commissioner&#146;s office;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&nbsp;any Person established, organized, owned (in whole or in
part) or controlled by any of the foregoing; and</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)&nbsp;any predecessor, successor or assignee of any of the
foregoing.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.3</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Bank
Board&#148; means the Board of Directors of Frederick County Bank.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.4</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Bank
Bylaws&#148; means the Bylaws of Frederick County Bank as in effect from time to
time.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.5</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Chairman&#148;
means the Chairman of the Board of Frederick County Bank.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.6</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Code&#148;
means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.7</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Company&#148;
means Frederick County Bancorp,&nbsp;Inc.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">1.8</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>&#147;Person&#148;
means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company, group, governmental agency or other authority, or other
organization or entity.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Employment;
Term.</u></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.1 <u>Position.</u> Bank
hereby employs Mr.&nbsp;Talley to serve as its Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley
shall also be a member of the Bank Board subject to election by the Company in
accordance with the Bank Bylaws.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">2.2 <u>Term.</u> The term
of this Agreement and Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s employment hereunder shall commence
with the Commencement Date and continue until October&nbsp;1, 2009&#160; (the &#147;Term&#148;), unless sooner terminated in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3<b><font style="font-weight:bold;">.</font></b></font><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u>Duties
of President<b><font style="font-weight:bold;">.</font></b></u></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3.1 <u>Nature and
Substance.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall
report directly to the Chairman and shall be under the direction of the
Chairman.&#160; The specific powers and duties
of the President shall be established, determined and modified by and within
the discretion of the Bank Board including (but not necessarily limited to):</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp;the coordination
and leadership of the efforts of the Bank to achieve and maintain any and all
necessary and/or appropriate Bank Regulatory Agency approvals and permissions
prerequisite to its successful continued operation, including coordination of
the professional services of counsel, accountants and bank consultants;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp;the preparation and presentation to the Bank Board of
budgets and adherence of the Bank to those approved by the Bank Board;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&nbsp;the provision of such reports, updates and other data and
information as may be reasonably required by the Bank Board and Bank Regulatory
Agencies;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)&nbsp;subject to
guidelines and/or criteria established by the Bank Board, the hiring,
promotion, supervision, retention and discharge of all employees, except at or
above the level of Senior Vice President.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(e)&nbsp;the formulation and implementation of Bank employee
personnel policies and benefits, subject to approval by the Bank Board;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(f)&nbsp;the promotion of the reputation and business of the Bank
within the community;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(g)&nbsp;the advancement of the business purposes of the Bank,
including, but not limited to, business development and customer, depositor and
public relations;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(h)&nbsp;participation in and service upon such committees and
subcommittees as may be directed by the Bank Board without additional compensation
to that set forth herein below;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(i)&nbsp;supervision of
the maintenance of the books and accounts and the supervision and maintenance
of accounts payable and expenses of the Bank and the reporting of the status
thereof at each scheduled or called meeting of the Bank Board or any committee
thereof; provided, however, that all expenditures on behalf of the Bank shall
be approved in accordance with the terms and conditions of procedures
established by the Bank Board;</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(j) such
other duties of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the
Bank as may be enumerated in the Bank Bylaws.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(k) such other duties and
responsibilities as are normally incident to the subject position of President,
including assisting, directing and/or supervising the operations and other
employees of the Bank upon such terms, conditions, rules, policies and
regulations as may be established by the Bank Board from time to time.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">3.2 <u>Performance of
Services.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley agrees to
devote his full business time and attention to the performance of his duties
and responsibilities under this Agreement, and shall use his best efforts and
discharge his duties to the best of his ability for and on behalf of the Bank
and to its successful operation.&#160;&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley
shall comply with all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules&nbsp;and regulations
relating to his employment and duties. During the Term of this Agreement, Mr.&nbsp;Talley
shall not at any time or place directly or indirectly engage or agree to engage
in any business or practice related to the banking business with or for any
other Person to any extent whatsoever, other than to the extent required by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley
agrees that while employed by the Bank he will not, without the prior written
consent of the Bank Board, engage, or obtain a financial or ownership interest,
in any other business, employment, consulting or similar arrangement, or other
undertaking (an &#147;Outside Arrangement&#148;) if such Outside Arrangement would
interfere with the satisfactory performance of his duties to the Bank, present
a conflict of interest with the Bank, breach his duty of loyalty or fiduciary
duties to the Bank, or otherwise conflict with the provisions of this
Agreement; provided, however, that Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall not be prevented from
investing his</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">assets in such form or
manner as would not require any services on the part of Mr.&nbsp;Talley in the
operation or the affairs of the entities in which such investments are made and
provided such investments do not present a conflict of interest with the
Bank.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall promptly
notify the Bank Board of any Outside Arrangement and provide the Bank Board
with any written agreement in connection therewith.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Compensation
and Benefits.</u> As full compensation for all services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement and the covenants contained herein, the Bank shall pay to Mr.&nbsp;Talley
the following:</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.1 <u>Salary.</u>
Beginning on the Commencement Date, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be paid a salary (&#147;Salary&#148;)
of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) on an annualized basis. The
Bank shall pay Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s Salary in equal installments in accordance
with the Bank&#146;s regular payroll periods.&#160;
Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s Salary shall be further increased from time to time at
the discretion of the Bank Board.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.2 <u>Bonus</u>.&#160; During the Term, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be
paid a bonus (&#147;CFO Bonus&#148;) as approved by the Compensation Committee and the
Bank Board.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.3 <u>Withholding.</u>
Payments of Salary and CFO Bonus shall be subject to the customary withholding
of income and other employment taxes as is required with respect to
compensation paid by an employer to an employee.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.4 <u>Vacation and
Leave.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be
entitled to twenty-five (25) days vacation and leave annually, of which ten (10)&nbsp;days
may be carried over to the following year.&#160;
Sick leave may be provided for under the current and future sick leave
policies of the Bank for executive officers.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.5 <u>Automobile
Allowance.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be
provided an automobile allowance of $5,000 annually, which shall be paid in
quarterly payments of $1,250, payable on the last day of each quarter
commencing with the second quarter of 2005.&#160;
This allowance is in lieu of any automobile expense reimbursement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.5 <u>Non-Life
Insurance.</u>&#160; The Bank will provide Mr.&nbsp;Talley
with group health, disability and other insurance as the Bank Board may
determine appropriate.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.6 <u>Life Insurance.</u></font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.6.1 The Bank will
obtain, and maintain at all times while this Agreement is in effect, a term
life insurance policy (the &#147;Policy&#148;) on Mr.&nbsp;Talley in the amount of
$600,000, the particular product and carrier to be chosen by the Bank in its
discretion.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall have
the right to designate the beneficiary of the Policy.&#160; The Bank will pay the premium for the Policy
at the standard rate. In the event Mr.&nbsp;Talley is rated and the premium
exceeds the standard rate, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be responsible for paying the
excess, which shall be deducted from his Salary.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.6.2 The Bank may, at
its cost, obtain and maintain &#147;key-man&#148; life insurance on Mr.&nbsp;Talley in
such amount as determined by the Bank Board from time to time.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley agrees to cooperate fully and
to take all actions reasonably required by the Bank in connection with such
insurance.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.7 <u>Expenses.</u>&#160; The Bank shall promptly upon presentation of
proper expense reports therefor reimburse Mr.&nbsp;Talley, in accordance with
the policies and procedures established from time to time by the Bank Board for
its senior executive officers, for all reasonable and customary travel and
other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Mr.&nbsp;Talley in the performance of
his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement and promoting the business
of the Bank, including appropriate membership fees, dues and the cost of
attending meetings and conventions.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.8 <u>Retirement Plans.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be entitled to
participate in any and all qualified pension or other retirement plans of the
Bank which may be applicable to executive personnel of the Bank.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.9 <u>Warrants.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be issued warrants or
options to acquire shares of Bank stock from time to time at the discretion of
the Bank Board.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.10 <u>Other Benefits.</u>
While this Agreement is in effect, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be entitled to all other
benefits that the Bank provides from time to time to its senior executive
officers, including, but not limited to, any stock option plan and other
incentive plans.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4.11 <u>Eligibility.</u>
Participation in any health, life, accident, disability, medical expense or
similar insurance plan or any qualified pension or other retirement plan shall
be subject to the terms and conditions contained in such plan. All matters of
eligibility for benefits under any insurance plans shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of the applicable insurance policy issued by the
applicable insurance company.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">5.</font><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u>Conditions
Subsequent to Continued Operation and Effect of<b><font style="font-weight:bold;"> </font></b>Agreement.</u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">5.1 <u>Continued Approval
by Bank Regulatory Agencies.</u> This Agreement and all of its terms and
conditions, and the continued operation and effect of this Agreement, shall at
all times be subject to the continuing approval of any and all Bank Regulatory
Agencies whose approval is a necessary prerequisite to the continued operation
of the Bank.&#160; Should any term or
condition of this Agreement, upon review by any Bank Regulatory Agency, be
found to violate or not be in compliance with any then-applicable statute or
any rule, regulation, order or understanding promulgated by any Bank Regulatory
Agency, or should any term or condition required to be included herein by any
such Bank Regulatory Agency be absent, this Agreement may be rescinded and
terminated by either party if the parties hereto cannot in good faith agree
upon such additions, deletions, or modifications as may be deemed necessary or
appropriate to bring this Agreement into compliance.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Termination
of Agreement.</u> This Agreement may be terminated prior to expiration of the
Term as provided below.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.1</font><font size="1" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Definition
of Cause.</u> For purposes of this Agreement, &#147;Cause&#148; means:</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp;any
act of theft, fraud, intentional misrepresentation or similar conduct by Mr.&nbsp;Talley
in connection with or associated with the services rendered by Mr.&nbsp;Talley
to the Bank under this Agreement;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp;any failure of this Agreement to comply with any Bank
Regulatory Agency requirement which is not cured in accordance with Section&nbsp;5.1
within a reasonable period of time after written notice thereof;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&nbsp;any Bank Regulatory Agency action or proceeding against Mr.&nbsp;Talley
as a result of his negligence, fraud, malfeasance or misconduct;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(d)&nbsp;material failure
of Mr.&nbsp;Talley to achieve budget requirements, performance standards or
targets established annually by the Bank Board, where such failure is not the
result of economic conditions or lack of appropriate effort and/or due
diligence by Mr.&nbsp;Talley; or</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(e)&nbsp;any of the following conduct on the part of Mr.&nbsp;Talley
that has not been corrected or cured within thirty (30) days after having
received written notice from the Bank Board detailing and describing such
conduct:</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 2.3in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(i)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>the
use of drugs, alcohol or other substances by Mr.&nbsp;Talley to an extent which
materially interferes with or prevents Mr.&nbsp;Talley from performing his
duties under this Agreement;</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 2.3in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(ii)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>failure
by or the inability of Mr.&nbsp;Talley to devote full time, attention and
energy to the performance of his duties pursuant to this Agreement (other than
by reason of his death or disability);</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 2.3in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(iii)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>intentional
material failure by Mr.&nbsp;Talley to carry out the explicit lawful and reasonable
directions, instructions, policies, rules, regulations or decisions of the Bank
Board,</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 2.3in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">which</font>
are consistent with his position as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer; or</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 2.3in;text-indent:-.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(iv)</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font>willful or intentional misconduct on the part of Mr.&nbsp;Talley
that results in substantial injury to the Bank or any of its subsidiaries or
affiliates.</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.2&#160; <u>Termination</u></font><u> by
Bank.</u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>For</u><u> Cause.</u>&#160;
The Bank shall have the right to cancel and terminate this Agreement and
Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s employment for Cause immediately on written notice, with his
compensation and benefits ceasing as of his last day of employment, provided,
however, that Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be entitled to benefits through the last
day of employment and accrued compensation to that date.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Without</u><u> Cause.</u>&#160;
The Bank shall have the right to cancel and terminate this Agreement and
Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s employment at any time on written notice without Cause for
any or no reason, with Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s compensation and benefits ceasing as
of his last day of employment, subject to the provisions of Section&nbsp;6.4. and Article&nbsp;8.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.3
&#160;<u>Termination</u></font><u>
by Mr.&nbsp;Talley.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley
shall have the right to cancel and terminate this Agreement and his employment
at any time on sixty (60) days prior written notice to the Bank Board, with his
compensation and benefits ceasing as of his last day of employment, provided,
however, that he shall be entitled to benefits through the last day of
employment and accrued compensation to that date.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.4
&#160;<u>Severance</u></font><u>.</u>
Except as set forth below, if Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s employment with the Bank is
terminated by the Bank or its successors during the Term without Cause, the
Bank or its successors shall, for the balance of the Term, continue to pay Mr.&nbsp;Talley,
in the manner set forth below, Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s Salary at the rate being paid
as of the date of termination plus the unpaid portion of any CFO Bonus<b><font style="font-weight:bold;"> </font></b>previously approved as provided in Section&nbsp;4.2; and
such other benefits as provided in Sections 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6; provided,
however, that Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall not be entitled to any such payments of
Salary if (i)&nbsp;his employment is terminated due to his death or long-term
disability or (ii)&nbsp;this Agreement is rendered null and void pursuant to Section&nbsp;5.1
or (iii)&nbsp;there is a Change in Control Termination (as defined in Section&nbsp;8.2).
Any Salary and CFO Bonus due Mr.&nbsp;Talley pursuant to this Section&nbsp;6.4
shall be paid to Mr.&nbsp;Talley in installments on the same schedule&nbsp;as
he was paid immediately prior to the date of termination, each installment to
be the same amount he would have been paid under this Agreement if he had not
been terminated. In the event Mr.&nbsp;Talley breaches any provision of Article&nbsp;7
of this Agreement, Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s entitlement to any Salary, any CFO Bonus,
and any benefits due pursuant to this Section&nbsp;6.4, if and to the extent
not yet paid, shall thereupon immediately cease and terminate.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.</font><b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;font-weight:bold;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u>Confidentiality;
Non-Competition; Non-Interference<b><font style="font-weight:bold;">.</font></b></u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.1
&#160;<u>Confidential</u></font><u>
Information.</u> Mr.&nbsp;Talley, during employment by the Bank, will have
access to and become familiar with various confidential and proprietary
information of the Bank, its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates (&#147;Confidential
Information&#148;), including, but not limited to: business plans; operating
results; financial statements and financial information; contracts; mailing
lists; purchasing information; customer data (including lists, names and
requirements); feasibility studies; personnel related information (including
compensation, compensation plans, and staffing plans); internal working
documents and communications; and other materials related to the businesses or
activities of the Bank, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates which is made
available only to employees with a need to know or which is not generally made
available to the public. Failure to mark any Confidential Information as
confidential, proprietary or protected information shall not affect its status
as part of the Confidential Information subject to the terms of this Agreement.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.2
&#160;<u>Nondisclosure</u></font><u>.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley hereby covenants and agrees
that he shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose, divulge,
reveal, report, publish, or transfer any Confidential Information to any
Person, or use Confidential Information in any way or for any purpose, except
as required in the course of his employment by the Bank. The covenant set forth
in this Section&nbsp;7.2 shall not apply to information now known by the public
or</p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">which</font>
becomes known generally to the public (other than as a result of a breach of
this Article&nbsp;7 by Mr.&nbsp;Talley) or information that is customarily
shown or disclosed.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.3 <u>Documents.</u> All
files, papers, records, documents, compilations, summaries, lists, reports,
notes, databases, tapes, sketches, drawings, memoranda, and similar items
(collectively, &#147;Documents&#148;), whether prepared by Mr.&nbsp;Talley, or otherwise
provided to or coming into the possession of Mr.&nbsp;Talley, that contain any
proprietary information about or pertaining or relating to the Bank, its
parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates and/or their businesses (&#147;Proprietary
Information&#148;) shall at all times remain their exclusive property. Promptly
after a request by the Bank Board or the termination of Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s
employment, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall take reasonable efforts to (i)&nbsp;return to
the Bank all Documents in any tangible form (whether originals, copies or
reproductions) and all computer disks containing or embodying any Document or
Proprietary Information and (ii)&nbsp;purge and destroy all Documents and
Proprietary Information in any intangible form (including computerized, digital
or other electronic format) as may be requested in writing by the Chairman of
the Board of the Bank, and Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall not retain in any tangible
form any such Document or any summary, compilation, synopsis or abstract of any
Document or Proprietary Information.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.4</font><font size="1" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Non-Competition.</u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.4.1 Mr.&nbsp;Talley
hereby acknowledges and agrees that, during the course of employment by the
Bank, he will become familiar with and involved in all aspects of the business
and operations of the Bank and its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley hereby covenants and agrees
that from the Commencement Date until the earlier to occur of (a)&nbsp;the date
one hundred eighty (180) days after his last day of employment with the Bank or
(b)&nbsp;October&nbsp;1, 2009, Mr.&nbsp;Talley will not at any time, directly
or indirectly, in any capacity (whether as a proprietor, owner, agent, officer,
director, shareholder, partner, principal, member, employee, contractor,
consultant or otherwise) render any services to a bank or savings and loan or a
holding company of a bank or savings and loan (in any case, a &#147;Bank&#148;) with
respect to any Bank office, branch or other facility (in any case, a &#147;Branch&#148;)
that is located within a thirty-five (35) mile radius of the location of the
Bank&#146;s headquarters on the date hereof (including, without limitation, being
involved in any manner in the operations of or having any responsibilities with
respect to any Branch).</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.4.2 This Section&nbsp;7.4
shall not apply if prior to October&nbsp;1, 2009, there is a (i)&nbsp;merger or
consolidation of the Bank with a third party in which the Bank is not the
survivor, (ii)&nbsp;sale of a controlling interest in the Bank to a third party
or (iii)&nbsp;a sale of all or substantially all of the business or assets of
the Bank to a third party, and this Agreement is not assigned to such third
party or Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s employment hereunder is otherwise terminated by such
third party in connection with such merger, consolidation or sale. Further,
mere ownership of less than two percent (2%) of the securities of any publicly
held corporation shall not constitute a violation of this Section.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.5 <u>Non-Interference.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley hereby covenants and agrees
that from the Commencement Date until the earlier to occur of (a)&nbsp;the date
one hundred eighty (180) days after his last day of employment with the Bank or
(b)&nbsp;October&nbsp;1, 2009, he will not, directly or indirectly, for himself
or any other Person (whether as a proprietor, owner, agent, officer, director,
shareholder, partner, principal, member, employee, contractor, consultant or
any other capacity), induce or attempt to induce any customers, suppliers,
officers, employees, contractors, consultants, agents or representatives of, or
any other person that has a business relationship with, the Bank or any of its
subsidiaries and affiliates to discontinue, terminate or reduce the extent of
their relationship with the Bank and/or any such parent, subsidiary or
affiliate or to take any action that would disrupt or otherwise be
disadvantageous to any such relationship.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.6 <u>Injunction.</u> In
the event of any breach or threatened or attempted breach of any such provision
by Mr.&nbsp;Talley, the Bank shall, in addition to and not to the exclusion of
any other rights and remedies at law or in equity, be entitled to seek and
receive from any court of competent jurisdiction (i)&nbsp;full temporary and
permanent injunctive relief enjoining and restraining Mr.&nbsp;Talley and each
and every other Person concerned therein from the continuation of such volatile
acts and (ii)&nbsp;a decree for specific performance of the applicable
provisions of this Agreement, without being required to furnish any bond or
other security.</font></p>

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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.7</font><font size="1" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Reasonableness.</u></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.7.1 Mr.&nbsp;Talley has
carefully read and considered the provisions of this Article&nbsp;7 and, having
done so, agrees that the restrictions and agreements set forth in this Article&nbsp;7
are fair and reasonable and are reasonably required for the protection of the
interests of the Bank and its business, shareholders, directors, officers and
employees.&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley further
agrees that the restrictions set forth in this Agreement will not impair or
unreasonably restrain his ability to earn a livelihood.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">7.7.2 If any court of
competent jurisdiction should determine that the duration, geographical area or
scope of any provision or restriction set forth in this Article&nbsp;7 exceeds
the maximum duration, geographic area or scope that is reasonable and
enforceable under applicable law, the parties agree that said provision shall
automatically be modified and shall be deemed to extend only over the maximum
duration, geographical area and/or scope as to which such provision or
restriction said court determines to be valid and enforceable under applicable
law, which determination the parties direct the court to make, and the parties
agree to be bound by such modified provision or restriction.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u>Change
in Control.</u></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Definition</u>.&#160; &#147;Change in Control&#148; means and shall be deemed
to have occurred if:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp; there shall be
consummated any consolidation or merger of the Company in which the Company is
not the continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to which shares of the
Company&#146;s capital stock are converted into cash, securities or other property
other than a consolidation or merger of the Company in which the holders of the
Company&#146;s voting stock immediately before the consolidation or merger shall,
upon consummation of the consolidation or merger, own less than fifty percent
(50%) of the voting stock of the surviving corporation, or any sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp; any person
(within the meaning of Sections 13(d)&nbsp;and 14(d)(2)&nbsp;of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;)) shall after the
Commencement Date become the beneficial owner (within the meaning of Rules&nbsp;13d-3
and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities
of the Company representing fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the voting power
of then all outstanding securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in
the election of directors of the Company (including, without limitation, any
securities of the Company that any such person has the right to acquire
pursuant to any agreement, or upon exercise of conversion rights, warrants or
options, or otherwise, which shall be deemed beneficially owned by such
person); or</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&nbsp; individuals who
at the Commencement Date constitute the entire Board of Directors of the
Company and any new directors whose election by the Board of Directors of the
Company, or whose nomination for election by the Company&#146;s stockholders, shall
have been approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then in
office who either were directors at the Commencement Date or whose election or
nomination for election shall have been so approved, shall cease for any reason
to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.2&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Change</u><u>
in Control Termination</u>.&#160; For purposes
of this Agreement, a &#147;Change in Control Termination&#148; means that while this
Agreement is in effect:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp; Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s
employment with the Bank is terminated without Cause within one hundred twenty
(120) days immediately (i)&nbsp;prior to and in conjunction with a Change in
Control or (ii)&nbsp;following consummation of a Change in Control; or</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp; Mr.&nbsp;Talley
is notified within one hundred twenty (120) days immediately prior to or
immediately following consummation of a Change in Control that, as a result of
the Change in Control, he will not be continued in a comparable position (with
comparable compensation and benefits) with the surviving corporation to the
position he holds at the time such notice is given if the notice is given prior
to the Change in Control or, if the notice is given after a Change in Control,
to the position he held immediately prior to the Change in Control, and within
fifteen (15) days after receiving such notification Mr.&nbsp;Talley notifies
the Bank Board or its successors that he is terminating his employment due to
such change in his employment, with his</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">last day of employment to
be mutually agreed to by Mr.&nbsp;Talley, the Bank Board or its successors but
which shall be not more than sixty (60) days after such notice is given by Mr.&nbsp;Talley;
or</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(c)&nbsp;&#160; If at the expiration of the one hundred
twenty (120) day period immediately following consummation of a Change in
Control (the &#147;Action Period&#148;) none of the events described in Sections 8.2(a)&nbsp;and
8.2(b)&nbsp;above have occurred, Mr.&nbsp;Talley, within the thirty (30) day
period immediately following the last day of the Action Period, notifies the
Bank that he is terminating his employment due to the Change in Control, with
his last day of employment to be mutually agreed to by Mr.&nbsp;Talley, the
Bank or its successors but which shall be not more than sixty (60) days after
such notice is given by Mr.&nbsp;Talley.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.3&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Change</u><u>
in Control Payment</u>.&#160; If there is a
Change in Control Termination, Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall be paid a lump-sum cash
payment (the &#147;Change Payment&#148;) by the Bank equal to 2.99 times his Salary at
the highest rate in effect during the twelve (12) month period immediately
preceding his last day of employment, such Change Payment to be made to Mr.&nbsp;Talley
within forty-five (45) days after his last day of employment.&#160; At Mr.&nbsp;Talley&#146;s option, he may be paid,
in lieu of a lump-sum cash payment, in monthly payments over a period not to
exceed thirty-six months, but no interest shall accrue or be paid on any
balances.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8.4&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <u>Adjustment</u>.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(a)&nbsp; Notwithstanding
anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Determining Firm (as defined
in Section&nbsp;8.4(b)) determines that any portion of the Change Payment
and/or the portions, if any, of other payments or distributions in the nature
of compensation by the Bank to or for the benefit of Mr.&nbsp;Talley
(including, but not limited to, the value of the acceleration in vesting of
restricted stock, options or any other stock-based compensation) whether or not
paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement (collectively with the Change Payment, the &#147;Aggregate Payment&#148;),
would cause any portion of the Aggregate Payment to be subject to the excise
tax imposed by Code Section&nbsp;4999 or would be nondeductible by the Bank
pursuant to Code Section&nbsp;280G (such portion subject to the excise tax or
being nondeductible, the &#147;Parachute Payment&#148;), the Aggregate Payment will be
reduced, beginning with the Change Payment, to an amount which will not cause
any portion of the Aggregate Payment to constitute a Parachute Payment.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(b)&nbsp; All
determinations required to be made under this Section&nbsp;8.4, will be made by
a reputable law or accounting firm (the &#147;Determining Firm&#148;) selected by the
Bank.&#160; All fees and expenses of the Determining
Firm will be obligations solely of the Bank.&#160;
The determination of the Determining Firm will be binding upon Mr.&nbsp;Talley
and the Bank.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">9. <u>Assignability.</u>&#160; Mr.&nbsp;Talley shall have no right to assign
this Agreement or any of his rights or obligations hereunder to another party
or parties.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">10. <u>Governing Law.</u>
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Maryland applicable to contracts executed and to be performed
therein, without giving to the choice of law rules&nbsp;thereof.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">11. <u>Notices.</u> All
notices, requests, demands and other communications required to be given or
permitted to be given this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
conclusively deemed to have been given (1)&nbsp;when hand delivered to the other
party, or (2)&nbsp;when received when by facsimile at the address a number set
forth below <u>provided however,</u> that notices given by facsimile shall not
be effective unless either a duplicate copy of such facsimile notice is
promptly given by depositing same in a United States post office first-class
postage prepaid and addressed to the parties as set forth below, or the
receiving party delivers a written confirmation of receipt for such notice
either by facsimile or any other method permitted under this sub additionally,
any notice given by facsimile shall be deemed received on the next business day
if such notice is received after 5:00&nbsp;p.m. (recipient&#146;s time) or on a
non-business day); or three (3)&nbsp;business days after the same have been
deposited in a United States post office with first-class certified mail,
return receipt, postage prepaid and addressed to the parties as set forth
below; or (4)&nbsp;the next business day after same have been deposited with a
national overnight delivery service reasonably approved by the parties (Federal
Express and DHL WorldWide Express being deemed approved by the parties),
postage prepaid, addressed to the parties as set forth below with
next-business-day delivery guaranteed, provided that the sending party received
a confirmation of delivery from the delivery service provider. The address of a
party set forth below may be changed by that party by written notice to the
other from time to time pursuant to this Article.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">4701 Sangamore Road, Suite&nbsp;P-15</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">P.O.&nbsp;Box 1100</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Bethesda, MD 20816</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Frederick, MD 21702</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">William R. Talley,&nbsp;Jr.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6227 Derby Drive</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Frederick, MD 21703</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 1.0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">12. <u>Entire Agreement.</u>
This Agreement contains all of the agreements and understandings between the
parties hereto with respect to the employment of Mr.&nbsp;Talley by the Bank,
and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings related to
the subject matter hereof, including but not limited to the Employment
Agreement dated September&nbsp;13, 2001 be and between Frederick County Bank
and William R. Talley,&nbsp;Jr.&#160; No oral
agreements or written correspondence shall be held to affect the provisions
hereof. No representation, promise, inducement or statement of intention has
been made by either party that is not set forth in this Agreement, and neither
party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged representation, promise,
inducement or statement of intention not so set forth.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">13. <u>Headings.</u> The Article&nbsp;and
Section&nbsp;headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes
only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">14. <u>Severability.</u>
Should any part of this Agreement for any reason be declared or held illegal,
invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the legality,
validity or enforceability of any remaining portion or provision of this
Agreement, which remaining portions and provisions shall remain in force and
effect as if this Agreement has been executed with the illegal, invalid or
unenforceable portion thereof eliminated.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">15. <u>Amendment: Waiver.</u>
Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be amended, modified,
changed, waived, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against which enforcement of the amendment, modification,
change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. The failure of either party
at any time or times to require performance of any provision hereof shall not
in any manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver
by either party of the breach of any term, provision or covenant contained in
this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances,
shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any
such breach, or a waiver of the breach of any other term, provision or covenant
contained in this Agreement.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">16. <u>Gender and Tense.</u>
As used in this Agreement, the masculine, feminine and neuter gender, and the
singular or plural number, shall each be deemed to include the other or others
whenever the context so indicates.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">17. <u>Binding Effect.</u>
This Agreement is and shall be binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, the
Bank, its successors and assigns, and Mr.&nbsp;Talley and his heirs, executors,
administrators, and personal and legal representatives.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<h1 align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:left;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">FREDERICK
COUNTY BANK</font></b></h1>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By:</font></p>
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  <td width="34%" colspan="4" valign="top" style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:34.42%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">/s/ John N. Burdette</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <td width="4%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:4.48%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By:</font></p>
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  <td width="30%" colspan="3" valign="top" style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:30.34%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">/s/ William R. Talley,&nbsp;Jr.</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="45%" colspan="5" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:45.64%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;John N. Burdette</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <td width="44%" colspan="6" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:44.98%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;William R. Talley,&nbsp;Jr.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Title: </font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Chairman of the Board</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <td width="5%" colspan="2" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:5.18%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Title:</font></p>
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  <td width="42%" colspan="3" valign="top" style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:42.04%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive Vice
  President&nbsp;&amp; Chief Financial Officer</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">May&nbsp;23, 2005</font></p>
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