During the Employment Term, the Employee will be entitled to receive a base salary (“ Base Salary ” ) at an annual rate of not less than $375,000 for services rendered to the Company, Linn Energy, and any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries, payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices. The Employee’s Base Salary shall be reviewed annually by the Board and may be adjusted upward in the Board’s sole discretion, but not downward.