Common use of Agents Clause in Contracts

Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its sole discretion appoint (or remove) any other U.S. bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the 1940 Act to act as custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its sole discretion appoint (or remove) any other U.S. U. S. bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the 1940 Act to act as custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its sole discretion appoint (or remove) any other U.S. bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the 1940 Act to act as custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; providedPROVIDED, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its sole discretion appoint (or remove) any other U.S. bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the 1940 Act to act as custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder; and provided further, that this Section 11 shall not apply to the appointment, selection or use of any Subcustodian or Securities System.