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and hereinafter jointly called "Expatriate” of the other party; WHEREAS:
ARTICLE 1:
Devon Energy Corporation desires to secure the services of a competent contractor to provide expatriate
working services and others as specified to first party contractor.
1.1 CONTRACTOR AND CONSULTANT present to Devon Energy Corporation; that it has the technical
competence necessary for carrying out all the services, duties and obligations specified in this
contract on the part of CONTRACTOR to be assumed and performed and has agreed to carry out
the same in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE 2: CONTRACT PERIOD
The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of (12) consecutive
months; one (1) year and could be renewed only if employer is satisfied with employee's services.
ARTICLE 3: FEES FOR SERVICES AND TERMS OF PAYMENTS
3.1 Devon Energy Corporation shall pay EMPLOYEE on satisfactory performance of the services stated
in Article 1, through 1st party contractor the sum £11,920.00(Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred and
Twenty Pounds only) monthly or Dollars or Euros equivalent depending on employee’s home
country.
3.2 Devon Energy Corporation shall pay for services rendered in Article 1 by cheque presented on a
monthly basis at the rate stated in Article 3.1.
3.3 Payments of undisputed invoices will be made by Devon Energy Corporation to the
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANTS monthly.
3.4 Devon Energy Corporation shall pay all of the fees in Article 3.1 in Pounds Sterling or US dollars or
Euros equivalent depending on employees’ home country and shall be paid; 75% to an offshore
account provided by employee and 25% locally.
The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a
result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents,
immunizations etc. Reimbursements shall be made before employee embarks on journey not later than
Five (5) working days after submission of employee’s expense report and receipts, this after the
acquisition of relevant traveling papers through their local representatives assistance from the
Immigrations/Internal affairs ministries/bureau in countries were project is located.
Employer for each intercontinental trip shall pay £5,520.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance to
employee. Travel shall be by business class/first class. However for the purpose of commencement, the
cost of travel ticket shall be paid in addition to travel/entertainment allowance. Cost shall be substantiated
and shall be the rate charged at the Period/time of purchase.
Employer shall also take care of employees' travel ticket including that of employees' family only on
employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee.
3.5 COMFIRMED EMPLOYEES
Confirmed employees are those employee’s that have successfully acquired and forwarded his/her
necessary permits clearance papers to the employers’ managementduly certified by the Immigration
Services/Federal Ministry Of Foreign Affairs). Then they shall be entitled to article 3.03.4 above.
3.6 OTHER BENEFITS
. Quality single or family housing in company community
. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.
. Access to some of the finest social and recreational facilities
. Free medical care in United Kingdom for you and your family for contract duration.
. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status contracts.
. Complete meals also for you and your family as deemed Appropriate.
. Life insurance Policy
. Maximum and efficient security both in work place and housing Community
Computer resources: Laptop Computer, 1.6 GHz Processor, 256 MB RAM, 24XCDRW, 30GB Hard Drive,
Floppy Drive, Integrated Network Adapter, Internal 56K Modem, Spare Battery and Necessary Software.
Full time Internet access is also made available
Phones: the employer will provide each employee with one (1) landline and one (1) mobile telephone.
This shall have a reasonable credit limit application per month.
Local transportation: A brand new official car shall be provided for employee and family by employer with
official driver.
Adequate private office space in a conducive and comfortable work environment shall be provided for
each employee.
. Employees’ shall be authorized three (3) times paid vacation during the term of the contract, to
be used at the employees ‘discretion after duly informing and receiving approval from employer’s
management. Employer will pay for travel expenses (i.e. flight tickets) and flat rate travel
allowance of £5,520.00.
ARTICLE 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT/OTHER BENEFITS
4.1 Unless otherwise stated in a superseding document, the Contract Administrator of Devon Energy
Corp. shall maintain general administration and management of the company and all progress
reports should be addressed to Devon Energy Corporation to him.
ARTICLE 5: ASSIGNMENT
5.1 The CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer any or all of its rights,
responsibilities or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Devon
Energy Corporation, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, Devon Energy
Corporation shall be entitled without such consent to assign the transfer of any or all of its rights,
responsibilities, obligations and liabilities under this Agreement to any affiliate of Devon Energy
Corporation or its coventures subject to prior written notification.
ARTICLE 6: INDEMNITY
The employee agrees to indemnify and hereby indemnifies Devon Energy Corporation in respect of all third
party claims arising from the performance of this contract.
ARTICLE 7: FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 Not withstanding any thing herein stated, neither party should be considered in default in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure.
The term "Force Majeure" shall include but not limited to Act of God, War, Nation wide strike, Lockout,
Riot and Civil commotion. A strike or Lockout embarked upon by only the
EMPLOYEE/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT’S personnel shall not be deemed to be included in this term.
7.2 If an interruption of work occurs as a result of "Force Majeure" for up to seven (7) days, 70% of
the basic daily fees shall be paid as standby.
However, if such suspension results in employee not being able to perform its duties for more than seven
(7) days, then Devon Energy Corporation may at its option elect to continue the implementation of this
Agreement at adjusted standby rates to be negotiated by Devon Energy Corporation and
EMPLOYEE/CONTRACTOR or to terminate the contract.
ARTICLE 8: TERMINATION
8.1 This Agreement may be terminated:
(i) If the services stated in Article 1 and are not rendered satisfactorily.
(ii) If the duration of the Agreement stated in Article 2 expires and no extension has been given.
(iii) Under Force Majeure as stated in Article 7.0
ARTICLE 9: DEFAULT OF CONTRACT
9.1 In the event of default by employee or noncompliance by employee with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, Devon Energy Corporation shall give notice to employee specifying areas of
default and employee shall have ten (10) calendar days to rectify to Devon Energy Corporation
satisfaction, the said default(s). If employee does not rectify to Devon Energy Corporation
satisfaction, the said default(s) within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, Devon Energy
Corporation may proceed with termination of this Agreement subject only to settlement of all
payments due and outstanding at the time of termination.
ARTICLE 10: ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE
All notice and other communication required to be given here by one party to the other shall be in writing
and shall be sufficiently given if sent by post, faxed or delivered by hand to the addresses hereunder.
DEVON ENERGY CORP.
KING EDWARD STREET,
GATWICH LONDON SW3W 9GF,
UNITED KINGDOM.
TEL: +4408715039535
FAX: +4408715039536
Cautionary Note to employees – The United Kingdom Security and Exchange Commission permits
companies, in their fillings with SEC, to disclose only proved terms and conditions of employment.
Employees are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our terms and conditions papers 10k, File No.
001323418. You can obtain this paper from SEC by calling +447035792154. The terms and conditions
contained herein are historical in nature. Therefore, events following this agreement or subsequently
available information contained in this paper. All information is provided without warranty of any kind.
Devon Energy Corp. and its employees and representatives further expressly disclaim all liability from any
cost, damage or consequence of any type that result from the negligence on the part of the employee.