Only Eligible Executives may participate in the Plan. The CEO shall automatically participate in the Plan for each Performance Period. Other Eligible Executives may participate in the Plan for a given Performance Period only if and to the extent the Committee, in its discretion, selects such other Eligible Executives to be Participants for that Performance Period. An Eligible Executive who is designated by the Committee as a Participant for a given Performance Period is not guaranteed or assured of being selected for participation in any subsequent Performance Period; provided that the CEO shall automatically be a Participant for all Performance Periods.