Common use of DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS Clause in Contracts

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (dc) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional informationoffering memorandum. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeManager, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeManager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by an officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeManager, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeManager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by an officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, limited liability agreement, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeinvestment adviser, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeinvestment adviser, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, agreement and declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and by-laws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished , and that the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, person signing this Agreement on behalf of the following documents: party is authorized to bind such party (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) and, in the case of the Fund as in effect on Funds, that the date hereof; (b) By-Laws person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Fund Funds listed on Appendix B hereto, as in effect on such Appendix may be amended from time to time). The Trust or a Fund, as applicable, agrees to provide the date hereof; (c) Resolutions Custodian, upon request, documentation regarding the Trust, including, by way of the Board example: certificates of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian incorporation or trust, by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesprocedures and other compliance documents, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, the Trust or each relevant Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its the Board of Directors or Trustees of the Trust, and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the applicable Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Trust designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from the Trust or a Fund Fund, as applicable, will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the relevant Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association association, declaration of trust or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement Parties represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, limited liability company agreement, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such Party. Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, copies of the following documents: (a) Certificate Fund’s limited liability company agreement or declaration of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of trust, resolutions relating to this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's , current prospectus registration statements, Form W-9s and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesother tax-related documentation, amendments or supplements to the foregoing compliance policies and procedures, and other compliance documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures signatures, and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles titles, and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund the Funds (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided however that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of a Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee employee, or agent. Each Fund further agrees to promptly provide the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, completed Loan Documents (at a minimum but, to the extent necessary and in the sole determination of the Fund, to be required to evidence the Fund’s ownership of a Loan), Subscription Agreements, and any other applicable documentation for the Fund’s investments in Loans or any Underlying Funds. Such investments will only be Securities, and therefore Assets of the Fund, upon receipt by the Custodian of completed Loan Documents or Subscription Agreements for the Fund. Custodian is under no obligation to determine the sufficiency of any Loan Documents provided to Custodian and whether the delivery of such Loan Documents is sufficient to have delivered such Loan to Custodian for the provision of Services hereunder.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action actions to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has have been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person Persons authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate (i) any law, ordinance or rule applicable to it, (ii) any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, certificate of organization, articles of association association, limited liability company agreement, partnership agreement, operating agreement, agreement or bylaws declaration of trust, or other charter document, as applicable, or its bylaws; or (iii) any agreement by which it or any of its Assets are bound; and furthermore, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind the Manager and the Fund. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees the Fund and the Manager, and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or directors, partners, managing members, officers, employees and/or agents of each such the Fund and the Manager who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund or the Manager will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, partner, managing member, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund or the Manager to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, partner, managing member, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation Formation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws The Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Managers of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus confidential private placement memorandum and statements of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteemanager, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteemanager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each The of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Memorandum and Articles of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Association of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (dc) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional informationinformation of TFS Hedged Futures Fund, the parent of the Fund. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such the authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. (a) Each Party represents that (1) its execution of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association association, or bylaws and bylaws; (2) all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished ; and (3) the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof;person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind it. (b) ByUpon request, each Fund shall provide to Custodian documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or trust, by-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof;laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents, etc. (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, Custodian copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees (and all amendments or supplements thereto), properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees officers, employees, and/or agents of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a1) the names, titles, signatures signatures, and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate certificate, or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, ; and (b2) the names, titles titles, and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individuallyeach such case, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided however that Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions Instructions, or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee employee, or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeManager, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeManager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund Company has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Companies appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (db) The FundEach Fund Company's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly IRC will furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to each Fund Company's prospectus and SAI upon request of the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund Company has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund IRC or its affiliates who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each FundFund Company, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund Company (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until revoked by telephone by any such officer or employee or by any Authorized Person, or until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary, whichever first occurs. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund Company will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund Company or of IRC to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund Company for his or her own personal use or receipt or to be an account not registered in the name of the Fund Companies upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; ; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; ; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Declaration of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws (if applicable) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The administrator has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documentsdocuments for each of the funds: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund The administrator shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsdocuments for each Fund. In addition, each Fund the administrator has delivered or will promptly deliver for each Fund to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each a Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of a Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of the following example: declaration of trust, by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished , and that the Custodian with copiesperson signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party [(and, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, in the case of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Fund, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time)]. The Fund as in effect on agrees to provide the date hereof; (b) ByCustodian, upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or trust, by-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesprocedures and other compliance documents, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) : Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) ; By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) ; Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) and The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust. EXECUTION COPY articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary: provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, . Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person 4 giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. (a) Each Party represents that (1) its execution of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws; (2) all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished ; and (3) the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof;person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind it. (b) By-Laws of Upon request, the Fund as in effect on shall provide to Custodian documentation regarding the date hereof;Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or trust, by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents, etc. (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, Custodian copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees (and all amendments or supplements thereto), properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees officers, employees, and/or agents of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a1) the names, titles, signatures signatures, and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate certificate, or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, ; and (b2) the names, titles titles, and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individuallyeach such case, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided however that Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions Instructions, or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee employee, or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian Custodi an of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of the following example: declaration of trust, , by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, limited liability company operating agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective Declaration of Trust, By-Laws, charter, articles of incorporation, or articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Declaration of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Trust of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special ======= Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person ============ authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special ======= Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of ============ anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no ==================== Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund ==================== will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such ==================== director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates certificates, as may be amended from time to time, may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each Fund agrees to provide the Custodian, upon reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund necessary for the Custodian’s performance of the parties services provided hereunder, including, by way of example (acknowledging that not all of these examples will be applicable to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of each Fund): the provisions of its respective charterFund’s organizational documents, articles of incorporationresolutions, articles of association or bylaws registration statements, W-9s and all required corporate action to authorize the execution other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copiesprocedures and other compliance documents, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund APMF, on behalf of itself and the other Funds, has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeTrustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeTrustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association association, declaration of trust, or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Declaration of Incorporation Trust (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each Fund The Trust shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund the Trust who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from the Trust or on behalf of a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund the Trust to withdraw any of the Assets of such a Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished furnished, or will promptly furnish when available, the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement Parties represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such Party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided however that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents represents: (a) that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws; (b) that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; ; and (c) Resolutions that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Board Company, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind the Company). The Company agrees to provide the Custodian, upon request, documentation regarding the Company, including, by way of Directors example: certificates of the Fund appointing the Custodian incorporation or trust, by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesprocedures and other compliance documents, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund the Company has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund the Company who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fundthe Company, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund the Company (in both each of such cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Company designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund the Company will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund the Company to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund the Company upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund Fairholme Funds, Inc., on behalf of each Fund, has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Fairholme Funds, Inc. as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Fairholme Funds, Inc. as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Fairholme Funds, Inc. appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund Fairholme Funds, Inc., on behalf of each Fund, shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, Fairholme Funds, Inc., on behalf of each Fund Fund, has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any material updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsdocuments and any other updates, amendments or supplements to such documents that may be relevant to the Custodian's performance of this Agreement. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate certificate, which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person Authorized Person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: : (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; ; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; ; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesother tax-related documentation, amendments or supplements to the foregoing compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents, etc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by an officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeDirector, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund Company has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Companies appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (db) The FundEach Fund Company's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly IRC will furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to each Fund Company's prospectus and SAI upon request of the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund Company has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund IRC or its affiliates who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each FundFund Company, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund Company (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until revoked by telephone by any such officer or employee or by any Authorized Person, or until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary, whichever first occurs. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund Company will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund Company or of IRC to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund Company for his or her own personal use or receipt or to be an account not registered in the name of the Fund Companies upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, Fund and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, employee or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon reasonable request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeManager, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeManager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund The Trust or a Fund, as appropriate, shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons officers and employees authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special InstructionsPerson. Unless the resolution and certificate specifically limit the authority of an Authorized Person to specific matters or requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution of this Agreement does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Declaration of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws (if applicable) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. (a) Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that (i) its execution does execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not (A) violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, or other governing document, or (B) conflict with any law, statute, code, ordinance, rule, regulation, decision, injunction, ruling, verdict, judgment, order, writ, award, decree or other requirement enacted, adopted, issued or promulgated by any governmental authority (“Law”) applicable to such party, (ii) all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution its execution, delivery and delivery performance of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished , and (iii) the Custodian with copiesperson signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, in the case of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Fund Funds listed on Appendix B, as in effect on the date hereof;such Appendix may be amended from time to time). (b) By-Laws Each of the Fund parties to this Agreement represents that it is conducting its business in compliance with all applicable Laws and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as in effect on the date hereof;now conducted. (c) Resolutions The Custodian represents that it is a national banking association duly organized and existing under the Laws of the Board State of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; andMissouri. (d) The Trust represents that it is a statutory trust duly organized and existing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. (e) The Custodian agrees to maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity plan and adequate and reliable computer and other equipment necessary and appropriate to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. Upon a Fund's current prospectus ’s reasonable request, the Custodian shall provide supplemental information concerning the aspects of its disaster recovery and statements business continuity plan that are relevant to the services it is providing under this Agreement. (f) The Custodian agrees to comply with all applicable Law. Except as set out in this Agreement, the Custodian assumes no responsibility for such compliance by a Fund. The Custodian shall maintain at all times a program reasonably designed to prevent violations of additional information. the federal securities laws (as defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1000 Xxx) with respect to the services provided. (g) Each Fund shall promptly furnish agrees to provide the Custodian with copies Custodian, upon the Custodian’s reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of any updatesexample: certificates of incorporation or trust, amendments or supplements to the foregoing by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents. , etc. (h) In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) or certificates of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund (or an agent thereof) who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by any officer of the Fund for which the Fund has not provided the Custodian with prior written notice that such officer is not authorized by the Board of Trustees to designate persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. (a) Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that (i) its execution does execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not (A) violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, or other governing document, or (B) conflict with any law, statute, code, ordinance, rule, regulation, decision, injunction, ruling, verdict, judgment, order, writ, award, decree or other requirement enacted, adopted, issued or promulgated by any governmental authority (“Law”) applicable to such party, (ii) all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution its execution, delivery and delivery performance of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished , and (iii) the Custodian with copiesperson signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, in the case of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Fund Funds listed on Appendix B, as in effect on the date hereof;such Appendix may be amended from time to time). (b) By-Laws Each of the Fund parties to this Agreement represents that it is conducting its business in compliance with all applicable Laws and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as in effect on the date hereof;now conducted. (c) Resolutions The Custodian represents that it is a national banking association duly organized and existing under the Laws of the Board State of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; andMissouri. (d) The Trust represents that it is a statutory trust duly organized and existing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. (e) The Custodian agrees to maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity plan and adequate and reliable computer and other equipment necessary and appropriate to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. Upon a Fund's current prospectus ’s reasonable request, the Custodian shall provide supplemental information concerning the aspects of its disaster recovery and statements business continuity plan that are relevant to the services it is providing under this Agreement. (f) The Custodian agrees to comply with all applicable Law. Except as set out in this Agreement, the Custodian assumes no responsibility for such compliance by a Fund. The Custodian shall maintain at all times a program reasonably designed to prevent violations of additional information. the federal securities laws (as defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1000 Xxx) with respect to the services provided. (g) Each Fund shall promptly furnish agrees to provide the Custodian with copies Custodian, upon the Custodian’s reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of any updatesexample: certificates of incorporation or trust, amendments or supplements to the foregoing by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents. , etc. (h) In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) or certificates of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund (or an agent thereof) who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by any officer of the Fund for which the Fund has not provided the Custodian with prior written notice that such officer is not authorized by the Board of Trustees to designate persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) a Resolution of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, and a certificate of the Treasurer, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of Colonial Management Associates, Inc. ("Colonial") designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund or of Colonial who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each such Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each such Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund or of Colonial to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with '-with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund The Trust or each Fund, as appropriate, shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, ' amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons officers and employees authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may many be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special InstructionsPerson. Unless the resolution and certificate specifically requires limit the authority of an Authorized Person to specific matters or require that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws By‑Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished , and that the Custodian with copiesperson signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, in the case of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Funds, that the person signing this Agreement on behalf of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws party is authorized to bind each of the Fund Funds listed on Appendix B, as in effect on such Appendix may be amended from time to time). The Trust or a Fund, as applicable, agrees to provide the date hereof; (c) Resolutions Custodian, upon request, documentation regarding the Trust, including, by way of the Board example: certificates of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian trust, by-laws, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesprocedures and other compliance documents, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The With regard to a Fund the outstanding shares of which are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information, and with regard to a Fund the outstanding shares of which are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the Fund's current Private Placement Memorandum. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (( or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers officers, agents or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, limited liability agreement, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified or authenticatedupon request, with all amendments or supplements theretodocumentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of formation, the following Fund’s operating agreement, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeinvestment adviser, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeinvestment adviser, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective Declaration of Trust, By- Laws, charter, articles of incorporation, or articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate Declaration of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Trust of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation Formation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws The Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Managers of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's ’s current prospectus confidential private placement memorandum and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteemanager, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteemanager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each The Fund agrees to provide the Custodian, upon reasonable request, documentation regarding the Fund necessary for the Custodian’s performance of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any services provided hereunder, including, by way of example: the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus organizational documents, resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updatesother tax-related documentation, amendments or supplements to the foregoing compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents, etc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(sresolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees Managers and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteeManager, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trusteeManager, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 3(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate or oral instructions which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, Custodian shall promptly revoke access of such persons previously Authorized Person to any system in which Instructions or Special Instructions are provided, and such person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind the Fund). Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws flaws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each information The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, . Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each The Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation Trust (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements statement of additional information. Each The Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) a Resolution of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each such Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each such Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Trust of the Fund as Trust in effect on the date hereof; (b) Declaration of Trust of the Trust; (c) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (cd) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (de) The Fund's current prospectus of each Fund and statements the statement of additional information. Each Fund The Trust shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund the Trust who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fundthe Trust, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund the Trust (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund the Trust will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund the Trust to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organi zational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 2(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate ce1tificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or ol' confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate cel'tificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions Instrnctions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trusteetrnstee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party (and, in the case of the Funds, that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind each of the Funds listed on Appendix B, as such Appendix may be amended from time to time). Each Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 3(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate or oral instructions which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, Custodian shall promptly revoke access of such persons previously Authorized Person to any system in which Instructions or Special Instructions are provided, and such person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement, declaration of trust, articles of association or bylaws and bylaws, that all required corporate or organizational action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken, and that the person signing this Agreement is authorized to bind such party. Each The Fund has furnished agrees to provide the Custodian with copiesCustodian, properly certified upon request, documentation regarding the Fund, including, by way of example: certificates of incorporation or authenticatedtrust, with all amendments or supplements theretoby-laws, of the following resolutions, registration statements, W-9s and other tax-related documentation, compliance policies and procedures and other compliance documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documentsetc. In addition, each the Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such the Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each the Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each the Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary; provided, however, that the Custodian may rely upon any written designation furnished by the Treasurer or other officer of the Fund designating persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions (as provided in Section 4(b)). Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons person shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a the Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such the Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such the Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles certificate of association incorporation, declaration of trust or bylaws by-laws, and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Trust of the Fund as Trust in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws Declaration of Trust of the Fund as Trust in effect on the date hereof; (c) By-Laws of the Trust in effect on the date hereof; (d) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (de) The Fund's current prospectus of each Fund and statements the statement of additional information. Each Fund The Trust shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund the Trust who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fundthe Trust, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund the Trust (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund the Trust will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund the Trust to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) Trust of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation Trust (or equivalent document) of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Fund appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Fund's current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized Person"). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.

DELIVERY OF CORPORATE DOCUMENTS. Each of the parties to this Agreement represents that its execution does not violate any of the provisions of its respective charter, articles of incorporation, articles of association or bylaws and all required corporate action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been taken. Each Fund The Trust has furnished the Custodian with copies, properly certified or authenticated, with all amendments or supplements thereto, of the following documents: (a) Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (b) By-Laws of the Fund Trust as in effect on the date hereof; (c) Resolutions of the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund Trust appointing the Custodian and approving the form of this Agreement; and (d) The Each Fund's ’s current prospectus and statements of additional information. Each Fund shall promptly furnish the Custodian with copies of any updates, amendments or supplements to the foregoing documents. In addition, each Fund the Trust has delivered or will promptly deliver to the Custodian, copies of the Resolution(s) of its Board of Directors or Trustees and all amendments or supplements thereto, properly certified or authenticated, designating certain officers or employees of each such Fund who will have continuing authority to certify to the Custodian: (a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons authorized to give Instructions or any other notice, request, direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of each Fund, and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons authorized to countersign or confirm Special Instructions on behalf of each Fund (in both cases collectively, the "“Authorized Persons" ” and individually, an "“Authorized Person"”). Such Resolutions and certificates may be accepted and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until delivery to the Custodian of a similar Resolution or certificate to the contrary. Upon delivery of a certificate which deletes or does not include the name(s) of a person previously authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions, such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person authorized to give Instructions or to countersign or confirm Special Instructions. Unless the certificate specifically requires that the approval of anyone else will first have been obtained, the Custodian will be under no obligation to inquire into the right of the person giving such Instructions or Special Instructions to do so. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no Instructions or Special Instructions received by the Custodian from a Fund will be deemed to authorize or permit any director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of such Fund to withdraw any of the Assets of such Fund upon the mere receipt of such authorization, Special Instructions or Instructions from such director, trustee, officer, employee or agent.