CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC /MO/
EX-10.3: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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<P align="right"><FONT size="2">Exhibit&nbsp;10.3<BR>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT</B>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Employment Agreement is made as of the 28th day of September 2001, by
and between David G. Barford, an individual residing in the State of Missouri
(the &#147;Executive&#148;) and Charter Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(&#147;Charter&#148;) with reference to the following facts:
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charter wishes to retain Executive to serve as Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer of Charter from the date hereof and on the terms
and conditions set forth herein;
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive desires to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of Charter from the date hereof and on the terms and conditions set
forth herein;
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set
forth, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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<P><FONT size="2">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Interpretation</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Defined Terms</B>.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;Affiliate&#148; shall mean with respect to any person or entity any other
person or entity who controls, is controlled by or is under common control with
such person or entity.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;Allen&#148; shall mean Paul G. Allen.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;Board&#148; shall mean the Board of Directors of Charter or a committee
thereof.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;Change of Control&#148; means (a)&nbsp;a sale of more than 49.9% of the outstanding
capital stock of Charter in a single or related series of transactions, except
where Allen and his Affiliates retain effective voting control of Charter, the
merger or consolidation of Charter with or into any other corporation or
entity, other than a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charter, except where Allen and
his Affiliates have effective voting control of the surviving entity, or any
other transaction, or event, a result of which is that Allen holds less than
50.1% of the voting power of the surviving entity, except where Allen and his
Affiliates retain effective voting control of Charter, or a sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of Charter (other than to an entity
majority-owned or controlled by Allen and his Affiliates); where , in any such
case (b)&nbsp;Executive&#146;s employment with Charter is terminated or his duties are
materially diminished (it being understood that neither Charter&#146;s failure to be
a &#147;public&#148; company as such term is commonly understood nor his obligation, if
any, to report to a committee of the Board following any merger or similar
transaction constitute a material diminution in Executive&#146;s duties under this
Agreement).
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<P><FONT size="2">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Employment, Duties and Authority</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charter hereby agrees to employ the Executive, and the Executive agrees to
be employed, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
Charter. As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Charter,
the Executive shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Charter
(or to a committee of the Board) and,
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<P><FONT size="2">subject to the control and supervision of
such Chief Executive Officer (or committee), shall have such duties and
responsibilities as are typically performed by a chief operating officer and
such other executive duties not inconsistent with the foregoing as may be
assigned to Executive from time to time. The Executive shall devote
substantially all of his business time, attention, energies, best efforts and
skills to the diligent performance of his duties hereunder. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, it is understood that the Executive may expend a reasonable
amount of time for personal. charitable, investment and other activities so
long as such activities shall not interfere in any material respect with the
performance by the Executive of his duties and responsibilities hereunder.
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<P><FONT size="2">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Term</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall
terminate on December&nbsp;31, 2005 (the &#147;Term&#148;).
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<P><FONT size="2">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Compensation and Benefits</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Cash Compensation</B>.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>a. </B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Base Salary</B>. During the Term of this Agreement, Charter shall pay the
Executive an annual base salary at the rate of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($350,000) or such higher rate as may from time to time be determined
by the Board in its discretion, which shall be payable consistent With
Charter&#146;s payroll practices.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>b. </B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Bonus</B>. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual target
bonus equal to fifty percent of Executive&#146;s base salary, the amount of such
bonus to be determined and paid in accordance with Charter&#146;s Executive Bonus
Policy, consistent with past practices. Executive shall also be eligible to be
considered for additional bonuses at the discretion of the Board. With respect
to the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2001, Executive shall be paid a bonus of
$175,000 by January&nbsp;15, 2002.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Benefit Plans</B>. The Executive shall be entitled to participate in any
disability insurance, pension, or other benefit plan of Charter now existing or
hereafter adopted for the benefit of employees or executives of Charter
generally. To the extent that Charter does not provide life insurance in an
amount at least equal to the unpaid amount of Executive&#146;s base salary through
the end of the Term, Charter shall continue to pay to Executive&#146;s estate an
amount equal to Executive&#146;s base salary, in installments, through the end of
the Term.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Vacation</B>. Charter acknowledges that the Executive currently has six
weeks of accrued vacation (which Charter, at its sole discretion, may
compensate Executive for in lieu of having Executive utilize such vacation).
The Executive shall be entitled to compensated vacation in each fiscal year
consistent with Charter&#146;s policy, to be taken at times which do not
unreasonably interfere with the performance of the Executive&#146;s duties
hereunder. Unused vacation time shall be treated in accordance with Charter&#146;s
policy.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Expenses</B>. The Executive shall be entitled to receive reimbursement
for all reasonable out-of pocket expenses incurred by the Executive in the
performance of his
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<P><FONT size="2">duties hereunder, provided that such expenses are incurred
and accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures established by
Charter.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Automobile</B>. Charter shall provide an Audi A-8 (or comparable cost car
selected by Executive) for the Executive&#146;s use and shall pay all business
expenses associated with the use of such car by the Executive.
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<P><FONT size="2">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Options; Restricted Stock</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a matter of separate inducement and agreement in connection with
his employment hereunder and not in lieu of any salary or other compensation,
Charter shall grant to the Executive options (the &#147;Executive Options&#148;) to
purchase Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (750,000) Shares of the Class&nbsp;A Common
Stock of Charter at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of such
shares on the date of grant. Such options shall vest in accordance with and
shall otherwise have the terms and conditions set forth in the form of option
agreement previously delivered to the Executive.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a matter of separate inducement and agreement in connection with
his employment hereunder and not in lieu of any salary or other compensation,
Charter shall issue to the Executive Fifty Thousand (50,000) Shares of Class&nbsp;A
Common Stock of Charter (the &#147;Shares&#148;). The restrictions on the Shares shall
lapse and the grant shall otherwise have the terms and conditions set forth in
the form of Restricted Stock Agreement previously delivered to the Executive.
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<P><FONT size="2">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Indemnification</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charter agrees to indemnity and hold harmless to the maximum extent
permitted by law the Executive from and against any claims, damages,
liabilities, losses, costs or expenses in connection with or arising out of the
performance by the Executive of his duties as an officer of Charter or any of
its subsidiaries or Affiliates.
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<P><FONT size="2">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Termination</B>. This Agreement may be terminated as follows:
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>By the Executive for Good Reason</B>. The Executive may terminate this
Agreement for Good Reason (as defined below) upon thirty (30)&nbsp;days&#146; advance
written notice to Charter. &#147;Good Reason&#148; shall exist if, without the
Executive&#146;s consent: (A)&nbsp;there is an assignment to the Executive of any duties
materially inconsistent with, or which constitutes a material reduction of the
Executive&#146;s position, duties, responsibilities, status or authority with
Charter (it being understood that Charter&#146;s cessation as a &#147;public&#148; company
shall not be a material reduction in the Executive&#146;s position, duties,
responsibilities, status or authority) and Charter shall not have rectified
same within the later of (a)&nbsp;thirty (30)&nbsp;days of written notice from the
Executive (b)&nbsp;or if Charter elects, within thirty (30)&nbsp;days after receipt of
such written notice, to require that any alleged claim of Good Reason be
submitted to binding arbitration, then ten days (10)&nbsp;days after any
determination adverse to Charter to rectify such event (any such arbitration
shall be held in St. Louis under the local arbitration rules of JAMS or other
entity mutually agreed to and such arbitration decision shall be made
no later than sixty (60)&nbsp;days after Charter&#146;s election to require such
arbitration); (B)&nbsp;the Executive is required to report, directly or indirectly
to persons other than the Chief
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<P><FONT size="2">Executive Officer or to the Board (except that
Executive may be required to report to a Board committee following any merger
or similar transaction); (C)&nbsp;removal of the Executive from the position he
holds pursuant hereto, except in connection with the termination of the
Executive for Cause (as defined below); (D)&nbsp;the principal place of business of
Charter, or the Executive&#146;s base, shall be outside the Greater St. Louis,
Missouri area; or (e)&nbsp;a Change of Control.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>By Charter for Cause</B>. Charter may terminate this Agreement for Cause
upon thirty (30)&nbsp;days&#146; advance written notice to the Executive. &#147;Cause&#148; shall
mean (i)&nbsp;conviction of a felony offense or of a misdemeanor that involves
dishonesty or moral turpitude; (ii)&nbsp;the refusal to comply with the lawful
directives of the Chief Executive Officer or the Board, within ten (10)&nbsp;days
after written notice of such directive from the Chief Executive Officer or the
Board; (iii)&nbsp;conduct on the part of the Executive in the course of his
employment which constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct which
conduct is not cured within ten (10)&nbsp;days after written notice thereof from the
Chief Executive Officer or the Board; (iv)&nbsp;the Executive&#146;s breach of his
fiduciary duties to the Company; (v)&nbsp;the Executive&#146;s death or his Disability
(as defined in Charter&#146;s 2001 Stock Incentive Plan); or (vi)&nbsp;the Executive&#146;s
possession or use of illegal drugs or excessive use of alcohol on Company
premises on work time or at a work related function (other than alcohol served
generally in connection with such function). Should Executive commit or be
alleged to have committed a felony offense or a misdemeanor of the character
specified in clause (i), Charter may suspend Executive with pay. If Executive
is subsequently convicted with respect to the matters giving rise to the
suspension, Executive shall immediately repay all compensation or other amounts
paid him hereunder from the date of the suspension and any of the Executive
Options or Shares which vested after the date of suspension shall forthwith be
cancelled and if theretofore sold by Executive, the cash value thereof paid to
Charter.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Effect of Termination. </B>In the event of the termination of this
Agreement by Charter without Cause or by Executive For Good Reason, Charter
shall pay to the Executive an amount equal to the aggregate base salary due the
Executive during the remainder of the Term and a full prorated bonus for the
year in which termination occurs. Upon termination of this Agreement by
Charter for Cause or by Executive without Good Reason, then the Executive shall
cease to be entitled to receive any compensation or other payments with respect
to periods after the date of such termination.
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<P><FONT size="2">8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Covenant Not to Compete; Confidentiality</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Covenant Not to Compete. </B>The Executive recognizes and acknowledges
that Charter is placing its confidence and trust in the Executive. The
Executive, therefore, covenants and agrees that as to clauses (a), (b), (c)&nbsp;and
(e)&nbsp;hereof during the Executive&#146;s employment with Charter and solely as to
clause (d)&nbsp;the specific time period provided in such clause, the Executive
shall not, either directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of
the Board:
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Engage in or carry on any business or in any way become associated with
any business which is similar to or is in competition with the Business of
Charter. As used in this Section&nbsp;8, the term &#147;Business of Charter&#148; shall mean the
business of owning or operating cable television systems and related
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Solicit the business of any person or entity, on behalf of himself or
any other person or entity, which is or has been at any time during the term of
this Agreement a customer or supplier of Charter including, but not limited to,
former or present customers or suppliers with whom the Executive has had
personal contact during, or by reason of, his relationship with Charter.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be or become an employee, agent. consultant, representative, director
or officer of, or be otherwise in any manner associated with, any person, firm,
corporation, association or other entity which is engaged in or is carrying on
any business which is in competition with the Business of Charter;
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a period of twenty-four (24)&nbsp;months after termination of the
Executive&#146;s employment for any reason whether by Charter or Executive, solicit
directly or indirectly for employment or employ (or directly or indirectly
cause any entity in which the Executive has an interest or is employed by to
solicit or employ), any person employed by Charter or any of its subsidiaries
at the time of such termination; provided however, that if such termination
occurs after January&nbsp;1, 2005, and is by Charter without Cause or by the
Executive with Good Reason, then the applicable period shall be twelve (12)
months after termination of employment; or
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be or become a shareholder, joint venturer, owner (in whole or in
part), or partner, or be or become associated with or have any proprietary or
financial interest in or of any firm, corporation, association or other entity
which is engaged in or is carrying on any business which is similar to or in
competition with the Business of Charter, provided, however, that nothing
contained in this Section&nbsp;8 shall prohibit the Executive from owning less than
2% of the shares of a publicly held corporation engaged in the Business of
Charter.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Executive hereby recognizes and acknowledges that the existing
Business of Charter extends throughout the United States of America and
therefore agrees that the covenants not to compete contained in this Section&nbsp;8
shall be applicable nationally. In the event that a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that the scope of the non-compete provisions set forth
in this Section&nbsp;8 are unenforceable in any respect, then these provisions shall
be deemed to be modified as necessary so that the scope of the non-compete
provisions contained herein are nonetheless as broad as possible and yet
enforceable under applicable law in accordance with their terms.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Confidentiality; Non-Disparagement</B>. The Executive will not divulge,
and will not permit or suffer the divulgence of, any confidential knowledge or
confidential information with respect to the operations or finances of Charter
or any of its Affiliates or with respect to confidential or secret customer
lists, processes, machinery, plans, devices or products licensed, manufactured
or sold, or services rendered, by Charter or any of its Affiliates other than
in the regular course of business of Charter or as required by law; provided,
however, that the Executive has no obligation, express or implied, to refrain
from using or disclosing to others any such knowledge or information which is
or hereafter shall
become available to the public otherwise than by disclosure by the
Executive in breach of this Agreement. Executive will not directly or
indirectly disparage or otherwise make
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<P><FONT size="2">adverse references to Charter or any of
its officers, directors, employees or Affiliates at any time during or after
his employment with Charter.
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<P><FONT size="2">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Notices</B>.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if delivered in
person or transmitted by facsimile or similar means of recorded electronic
communication to the relevant party as follows:
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in the case of the Executive, to the address set forth opposite his
name on the signature page hereto, with a copy to:
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        <TD colspan="3" valign="top" align="left"><FONT size="2">Paul Hastings Janofsky &#038; Walker</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given
and received on the day on which it is delivered or telecopied (or, if such day
is not a business day or if the notice or other communication is not telecopied
during business hours, at the place of receipt, on the next following business
day). Any party may change its address for the purposes of this Section by
giving notice to the other parties in accordance with the foregoing.
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<P><FONT size="2">10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Assignability and Enforceability</B>. This Agreement shall be binding on and
enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and permitted
assigns. No party may assign any of its rights or benefits under this
Agreement to any person without the prior written consent of the other party.
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<P><FONT size="2">11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Expenses of this Agreement</B>. Each party shall bear its own costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, legal, accounting and other
professional fees) incurred in connection with this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby.
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<P><FONT size="2">12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Consultation</B>. The parties shall consult with each other before issuing any
press release or making any other public announcement with respect to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and, except as required by
any applicable law or regulatory or stock exchange requirement, neither of them
shall issue any such press release or make any such public announcement without
the prior written consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
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<P><FONT size="2">13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Governing Law</B>. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles
of conflicts of laws thereof.
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<P><FONT size="2">14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Counterparts</B>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall constitute an original and all of which taken together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
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<P><FONT size="2">15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Currency</B>. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this Agreement
are expressed in United States dollars.
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<P><FONT size="2">16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Sections and Headings</B>. The division of this Agreement into Sections and the
insertion of headings are for reference purposes only and shall not affect the
interpretation of this Agreement.
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<P><FONT size="2">17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Number and Gender</B>. In this Agreement, words importing the singular number
only shall include the plural and vice versa and words importing gender shall
include all genders.
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<P><FONT size="2">18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Entire Agreement</B>. This agreement and any agreements or documents referred
to herein or executed contemporaneously herewith, constitutes the entire
agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions,
whether written or oral. There are no conditions, covenants, agreements,
representations, warranties or other provisions, express or implied,
collateral, statutory or otherwise, relating to the subject matter hereof
except as herein provided.
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<P><FONT size="2">19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Severability</B>. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
respect, such determination shall not impair or affect the validity, legality
or enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof, and each provision is
hereby declared to be separate, severable and distinct.
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<P><FONT size="2">20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Amendments and Waivers</B>. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this
Agreement shall be binding on any party unless consented to in writing by such
party. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be construed as a
waiver of any other provision nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing
waiver unless otherwise expressly provided. No provision of this Agreement
shall be deemed waived by a course of conduct unless such waiver is in writing
signed by all parties and stating specifically that it was intended to modify
this Agreement.
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<P><FONT size="2">21.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Taxes; Withholding</B>. All amounts payable hereunder shall be subject to all
applicable withholding requirements under federal, state and local tax law.
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<P><FONT size="2">22.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Survival</B>. The provisions of Sections&nbsp;6, 8.1(d), 12 and 13 shall survive
the termination of this Agreement.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement.
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