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EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

                 Jones-Hamilton Co. reimburses employees for business expenses each month.
                 Employees who have incurred business expenses must submit required receipts and an
                 expense report no later than the last day of each month.

                 EMPLOYEE TRAVEL

                 Travel Policy

                 For some employees, travel is a necessary requirement of their job; for a few, it is a
                 fundamental component of how they get their job done.  Jones-Hamilton Co.
                 recognizes that business travel can represent a significant hardship on our employees
                 and their families, with repercussions that can be physical, emotional and financial.
                 The following provides guidelines for making business travel arrangements and for
                 receiving travel expense reimbursement.  While these guidelines must necessarily
                 serve to safeguard Company interests, they have also been crafted to support our
                 employees in addressing the inevitable hardships created by business travel.


                 An over-arching guideline has to do with employee safety.  It is the Jones-Hamilton
                 Co. policy that employees who are traveling on business should not be put into
                 dangerous or hazardous situations.  The safety of the employee is always the Jones-
                 Hamilton Co. primary consideration.  It is impossible to anticipate every situation
                 encountered by a traveler. Where the guidelines are silent or appear ambiguous,
                 common sense and good business judgment should be exercised.

                 Travelers are responsible for compliance with these guidelines and procedures.  Any
                 questions regarding these guidelines and procedures should be directed to the
                 Accounting department.

                    1.  Your air travel arrangements should ensure that the traveler receives the best
                        possible service levels and air travel routings, and that management receives
                        the information necessary to manage and plan for travel expenditures.  Air
                        travel reservations must be made on a round trip basis using the best possible
                        routing for the best possible fare.  A domestic airfare should be the least
                        expensive available coach class itinerary that delivers the traveler to the
                        requested destination.  Travelers are encouraged to make reservations at least
                        seven days in advance where practical.  Additional advance bookings are
                        encouraged where large fare discounts are available.

                    2.  Unused tickets should be re-ticketed for a future business travel need.  If
                        prepaid and electronic tickets have been ordered and are not used, every effort
                        should be made to ensure a refund.  If you have lost a ticket, please notify the
                        airline.

                    3.  Hotel reservations must be made using approved local hotels with negotiated
                        rates. In all cases, make certain at time of check-in that you are receiving a rate
                        no higher than that quoted on your itinerary.




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