Exhibit 10.1

 

Avista Corporation

2006 NEO Base Compensation Table

 

Name and Principal Position

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   Current Base
Compensation

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   New Base
Compensation

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Gary G. Ely

   $ 687,500    $ 715,000

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

             

Malyn K. Malquist

   $ 314,010    $ 325,000

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

             

Scott L. Morris

   $ 302,500    $ 325,000

Senior Vice President

             

David J. Meyer

   $ 240,000    $ 240,000

Vice President and Chief Counsel for Regulatory and Governmental Affairs

             

Karen S. Feltes

   $ 219,090    $ 230,000

Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary