A termination or amendment of the Plan that occurs after an Award is made shall not materially impair the rights of a Grantee unless the Grantee consents or unless the Committee acts under a right that has been reserved in the Plan or the Award Agreement, including under Section 15 and Section 26(a). The termination of the Plan shall not impair the power and authority of the Committee with respect to an outstanding Award. Whether or not the Plan has terminated, an outstanding Award may be terminated or amended under Section 15 and Section 26(a) or may be amended by agreement of the Company and the Grantee consistent with the Plan. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the Board may amend the Plan in such manner as it deems appropriate in the event of a change in applicable law or regulations.