Common use of Compliance with Rule 38a-1 Clause in Contracts

Compliance with Rule 38a-1. The Manager shall maintain policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violations of the federal securities laws, and shall employ personnel to administer the policies and procedures who have the requisite level of skill and competence required to effectively discharge its responsibilities. The Manager shall also provide to the Trust’s chief compliance officer (“CCO”) and the Company’s CCO, if any, periodic reports regarding its compliance with the federal securities laws, and shall promptly provide special reports in the event of any material violation of the federal securities laws.