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nature and privileges of an individual's employment on the basis that the individual is age forty or older. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ("OWBPA"; 29 U.S.C. §§ 626 et seq) augments the ADEA and prohibits the waiver of any right or claim under the ADEA unless the waiver is knowing and voluntary. By entering into this Agreement, Officer acknowledges that, in exchange for consideration stated herein, he knowingly and voluntarily waives and releases any rights that he may have under the ADEA and/or OWBPA. Officer further acknowledges that he has been advised and understands, pursuant to the provisions of the ADEA and OWBPA that: a. This waiver/release is written in a manner Officer understands. b. Officer is aware of and has been advised by a representative or legal counsel of his own choosing of his rights under the ADEA and OWBPA, and of the legal significance of his waiver of any possible claims he currently may have under the ADEA, OWBPA, or similar age discrimination laws. c. Officer is entitled to a reasonable time of at least twenty-one (21) days within which to review and consider this Agreement, and the waiver and release of any nights he may have under the ADEA, the OWBPA, or similar age discrimination laws, but he may, in the exercise of his own discretion, sign or reject this Agreement at any time before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day period. To the extent that Officer takes less than 21 days to consider this Agreement prior to execution, Officer acknowledges that he had sufficient time to consider this Agreement with his legal counsel and that he expressly, voluntarily and knowingly waives any additional time. d. The waivers and releases set forth in this Agreement shall not apply to any rights or claims that may arise after the effective date of this Agreement. e. Officer has an opportunity to discuss this waiver and release with, and to be advised with respect thereto, by an attorney of his choice prior to executing this Agreement. f. Officer has seven (7) days following his execution of this Agreement to revoke this Agreement. If Officer desires to revoke the Agreement, he must give express and actual written notice of revocation to the City of Santa Ana within seven (7) days after he (Officer) executes this Agreement. Such notice of revocation shall be effective only if and when received in writing by the City of Santa Ana Human Resources Department before the close of business on the seventh calendar day after Officer signs this Agreement. Page 4 of 6 465490.1 SA370-001