Purpose

The purpose of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the Company's (i) financial statements and auditing, accounting and related reporting processes and (ii) systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, financial reporting and business practices and conduct established by management and the Board.

Membership and Procedures

Membership and Appointment. The Committee shall consist of at least three members of the Board, with the exact number being determined by the Board. The members of the Committee shall be appointed and replaced from time to time by the Board.

Independence and Qualifications. Each member of the Committee shall meet the independence and experience requirements of the applicable provisions of federal law and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market, provided that the exemptions from the independence requirements set forth in such rules and regulations shall also be applicable to members of the Committee.

Resources. The Committee shall have the authority to retain, at the Company's expense, special legal, accounting or other consultants to advise the Committee and to authorize or conduct investigations into any matters within the scope of its responsibilities. The Committee shall have the sole authority to approve related fees and retention terms. The Committee may request any officer or employee of the Company or the Company's outside counsel or independent auditors to attend a meeting of the Committee or to meet with any members of, or consultants to, the Committee, and shall have full access to all books, records, facilities and personnel of the Company in connection with the discharge of its responsibilities.

Evaluation. The Committee shall review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board.

Clarification of Audit Committee's Role

While the Committee has the responsibilities and powers set forth in this Charter, the Committee's role is one of oversight. It is not the duty of the Committee to plan or conduct audits or to determine that the Company's financial statements and disclosures are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable rules and regulations. These are the responsibilities of management and the independent auditors.

Committee Members

Richard Conley
Greg French

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