Executive hereby covenants that during his employment and for three (3) years after Termination, he will not make any remarks disparaging the conduct or character of the Bank, its members or employees, except as required by law. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits Executive from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any governmental agency, or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal law or regulation. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent compliance with, or the exercise of, Executive’s rights under applicable laws.