During the term of this Agreement, except for periods of absence occasioned by illness, reasonable vacation periods, and reasonable leaves of absence approved by the Board of Directors of the Employer (collectively, and as applicable, the “ Board of Directors ” or “ Board ”) or a committee of the Board, Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive’s business time, attention, skill, and efforts to the faithful performance of Executive’s duties hereunder, including activities and services related to the organization, operation and management of the Employer; provided, however, that, Executive may serve, or continue to serve, on the boards of directors of, and hold any other offices or positions in, business companies or business or civic organizations, which, in the Board’s judgment, will not present any conflict of interest with the Employer, or materially affect the performance of Executive’s duties pursuant to this Agreement. Executive shall provide the Board of Directors annually for its approval a list of organizations for which Executive acts as a director or officer.