Common use of Effective Period Clause in Contracts

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund; provided further, however, that a Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documents, and further provided, that a Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided herein.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its the Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its the Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate -------- ------- this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian -------- shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this -------- ------- Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each Portfolio until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, such Portfolio as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Trust Instrument, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Termination of the Contract with respect to one Portfolio (but less than all of the Portfolios) will not constitute termination of the Contract, and the terms of the Contract continue to apply to the other Portfolios.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, -------- ------- however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Fund's Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements incurred through the date of termination.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio ; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided -------- further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in ------- contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Fund's Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial annual certificate of the such Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board of Trustees has approved reviewed the initial use by the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Direct Paper System by each Fund1940 Act, as amended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsDeclaration of Trust or By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due hereunder as of the date of such termination and shall also reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements as provided hereincontemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party the Fund or the Custodian by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty ninety (3090) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, -------- ------- that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Fund's Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its actual costs, expenses and disbursements incurred.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate ---------------- this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of each the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal federal, state or state other jurisdictional regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust or the Fund's By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Commissioner of Banks for the Currency Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall Shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial annual certificate of the such Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board of Trustees has approved reviewed the initial use by the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Direct Paper System by each Fund1940 Act, as amended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsDeclaration of Trust or By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due hereunder as of the date of such termination and shall also reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements as provided hereincontemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto Custodian and the Fund and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundand the receipt of an annual certificate of such Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use of the Fund of such Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements as provided hereincontemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each act under Section 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act and that the Custodian shall not act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided -------- further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in ------- contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, --------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend -------- ------- or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian -------- shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or -------- ------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 17f- 4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this -------- ------- Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian -------- shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not -------- ------- amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian -------- shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fund; the Fund of the Direct Paper System: provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty one hundred and twenty days (30120) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each FundSystem, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided herein.or

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act -------- under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this ---------------- Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment --- ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its the Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either any party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not -------- ------- amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided -------- further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in ------- contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under 35 39 Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such 36 40 termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or ---------------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documents, the Articles of Incorporation and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund -------- act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Trust of the Direct Paper System; provided further, -------- ------- however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio-act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund ---------------- shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the --------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund Directors of the Company has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided -------- further, however, that a the Fund -------- shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may nay be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of each the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or ---------------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as on the later of (i) the effective date of the Trust's registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 and (ii) the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a Fund the Trust shall not -------- ------- amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documents, and further provided, that a Fund the Trust on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Trust on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract ---------------- Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its the Fund's *[Declaration of Trust/Articles of Incorporation/other governing documents], and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall -------- ------- not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its executionMay 19, 1997, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act -------- under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract ---------------- Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of each the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal federal, state or state other jurisdictional regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust or the Fund's By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator conservatcr or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Commissioner of Banks for the Currency Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of each the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party the Fund or the Custodian by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a Fund the fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio ; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall contract shll become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter ereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing writting delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, ; however that the Custodian custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial intital certificate of Of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors Of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System system and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an assistant secretary that the Board of Directors have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities system, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, however that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision provisions of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further furthar provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in In the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent compatent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documents, and further provided, that a Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided herein.state

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund Directors of the Corporation has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a Fund the -------- ------- Corporation shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a Fund the Corporation on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Corporation on behalf of each applicable Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand all likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Upon termination of this Contract, the custodian shall promptly return to the Corporation, or the Corporation's designee, all records relating to the Custodian's activities and obligations under this Contract required to be prepared and maintained by the Custodian under this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedprovide, however that the ------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or -------- ------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however -------- that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Director's of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this the Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund; provided further, however, that a ---------------- the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like alike event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or 35 39 mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the 36 40 Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolio(s) may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto Custodian and the Corporation and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation that the Board of each Fund Directors of the Corporation has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by and the receipt of an annual certificate of such Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use of each FundFund of such Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund1940 Act; provided further, however, that a Fund the Corporation shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Corporation, and further provided, that a Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors of the Corporation (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each a Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements as provided hereincontemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act -------- under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, -------- ------- however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Trust Instrument, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular U.S. Securities System by each FundSystem, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the ---------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2. 10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 l7f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio ; provided further, however, that a ---------------- the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its the Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its executionthe date hereof, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved of Trustees have reviewed the initial use by the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Direct Paper System by each Fund1940 Act, as amended; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements as provided hereincontemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however -------- that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the -------- ------- Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or -------- ------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further further, provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by such Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund; provided further, -------- however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Fund's Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, -------- however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of each the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Trustees have reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundamended; provided further, however, that a -------- ------- the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust or the By-laws, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each the Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each the Fund; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its executionexecution and, unless terminated earlier as provided within this section, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter providedfor two years ("Initial Term"). After the Initial Term, and upon annual Board approval, this Agreement shall remain in effect for subsequent one-year term(s) ("Subsequent Term"). This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fund, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fund; provided further, however, that a Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentssuch Fund's Governing Documents, and further provided, that a any Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Termination of this Agreement with respect to any one particular Fund or Portfolio shall in no way affect the rights and duties under this Agreement with respect to any other Fund or Portfolio. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the applicable Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT ------------------------------------------- This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each FundSystem, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Fund's Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian -------- shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each FundSystem, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not -------- ------- amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedprovide, however that the ------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not ---------------- amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedprovide, however that the ------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has reviewed the use by each Fundthe Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not -------- ------- however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the -------- Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each FundSystem, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each FundSystem; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or -------- ------- terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, each the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period. Termination and Amendment ------------------------------------------- This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to each Fund a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of each Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by each Fundsuch Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by each Fundsuch Portfolio; provided further, however, that a the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of its governing documentsthe Articles of Incorporation, and further provided, that a the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each Fund applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination as provided hereinand shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.