Common use of Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares Clause in Contracts

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes and Classes in addition to those the Series and Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or Class of Shares in addition to the Series and Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such SeriesSeries or Class, as the case may be, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofClasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentamendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III prior to the Effective Date shall be effective upon the execution adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentresolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of of, without limitation, (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes Classes in addition to those the Series or Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class Series and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment resolution. The establishment and designation of any Class of Shares in addition to the Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for without the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration approval of Trust toShareholders: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any consolidation, merger or consolidation transfer of assets of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or companya Series as set forth in Article IX, Section 5; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; and (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes and Classes in addition to those the Series and Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or Class of Shares in addition to the Series and Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such SeriesSeries or Class, as the case may be, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofClasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust or the Bylaws and without limiting the power powers of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust or the Bylaws for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article IIIclasses; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine have determined that it such change is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III herein shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentamendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for without the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration approval of Trust toShareholders: (a) create one or more Series series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (jg) of Section 6 8 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series series or classes of Shares into a single Series series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article IX, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue issuance of Shares of any Series series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series series and classes of Shares;; and (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series series or classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentresolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the power to, and may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes Classes in addition to those the Series or Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment in clause (i) without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or Class of Shares in addition to the Series or Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such SeriesSeries or Class, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; or (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those the Series established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or class of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those the Series established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval approval, the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or class of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) allocating dividends of the Trust among the Shareholders in a manner which is consistent with or responsive to any Reserve Requirements, (ii) responding to or complying with any other regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (iiiii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established under or in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series series of Shares in addition to the those Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; (h) comply with Rule 6c-4(T) under the 1940 Act as now enacted or hereafter amended or re-enacted or any successor rules, regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of the Commission or any statutory provisions to substantially the same effect as any such rules, regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations; and (hi) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those the Series established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or class of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. (b) The Trustees may designate or establish Series or Classes of Shares. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class Class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class Series or Class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (ai) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes Class(es) already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (bii) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 6.12 of this Article IIIVI; (ciii) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (div) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation limitation, the power to provide for the issue issuance of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (ev) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (fvi) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (gvii) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; (viii) terminate any Series or Class of Shares by written notice to the Shareholders of such Series or Class; and (hix) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofClasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (jh) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares;; and (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes and Classes in addition to those the Series and Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or Class of Shares in addition to the Series and Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution approval by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolutionTrustees. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofClasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes Classes in addition to those the Series or Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment in clause (i) without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class Series, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any Class of Shares in addition to the Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; and (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of of, without limitation, (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all ShareholdersClasses. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class Series and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment resolution. The establishment and designation of any Class of Shares shall be effective upon the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for without the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration approval of Trust toShareholders: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any consolidation, merger or consolidation transfer of assets of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or companya Series as set forth in Article IX, Section 5; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; and (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust or the Bylaws, and without limiting the power powers of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trustpower, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust or the Bylaws for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article IIIclasses; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine have determined that it such change is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (jg) of Section 6 8 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series series or classes of Shares into a single Series series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue issuance of Shares of any Series series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series series and classes of Shares;; and (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes Classes in addition to those the Series or Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment in clause (i) without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class Series, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any Class of Shares in addition to the Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any consolidation, merger or consolidation transfer of assets of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or companya Series as set forth in Article IX, Section 5; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; and (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust Agreement and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust this Agreement as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of TrustAgreement, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust Agreement for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the TrustCompany, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those the Series 4 8 established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment in clause (i) without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of TrustAgreement, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust this Agreement to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for membership or investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares Shares of Shareholders of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for membership or investment in Shares of any Series or classSeries, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares to Shareholders of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust Company with another trust or company entity or any acquisition by the Trust Company of part or all of the assets of another trust or companyentity; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends distributions among the various Series and classes of SharesSeries; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust Company or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust Company to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; andor (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends distributions paid by the Trust Company with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofSeries.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of classes of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes Classes in addition to those the Series and Classes established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment in clause (i) without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or Class of Shares in addition to the Series and Classes established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such SeriesSeries or Class, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares (with respect to or in addition to any Series or classes Classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes Classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares into a single Series or class Class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or classClass, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class Class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class Class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes Classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes Classes of Shares; and; (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or Classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or Classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or Classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes Classes; or (i) divide one or more Series of Shares thereofinto one or more Classes on such terms and conditions as the Trustees may determine.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established under or in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series series of Shares in addition to the those Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (ji) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article IIIclasses; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentamendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5 hereof; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including including, without limitation limitation, the power to provide for the issue issuance of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the that; Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentresolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the power to, and may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility eligibility. requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the that; Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentresolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees shall have the power to, and may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility eligibility. requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III prior to the Effective Date shall be effective upon the execution adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentresolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided rovided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, without the approval of Shareholders, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series or classes of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine determine, and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established under or in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the these Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrument. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: : (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; ; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; ; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determine; ; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; ; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; ; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; ; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series or classes of Shares or create one or more additional Series or classes of Shares which are preferred over all other Series or classes of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereofclasses.

Power of Trustees to Change Provisions Relating to Shares. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration of Trust and without limiting the power of the Trustees to amend the Declaration of Trust as provided elsewhere herein, the Trustees shall have the power to amend this Declaration of Trust, at any time and from time to time, in such manner as the Trustees may determine in their sole discretion, without the need for Shareholder action, so as to add to, delete, replace or otherwise modify any provisions relating to the Shares contained in this Declaration of Trust for the purpose of (i) responding to or complying with any regulations, orders, rulings or interpretations of any governmental agency or any laws, now or hereafter applicable to the Trust, or (ii) designating and establishing Series or classes in addition to those established in Section 6 of this Article III; provided that before adopting any such amendment without Shareholder approval the Trustees shall determine that it is consistent with the fair and equitable treatment of all Shareholders. The establishment and designation of any Series of Shares in addition to the Series established and designated in Section 6 of this Article III shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such Series, or as otherwise provided in such instrumentamendment or resolution. The establishment and designation of any class of Shares shall be effective upon either the execution by a majority of the then Trustees of an amendment to this Declaration of Trust Trust, taking the form of a complete restatement or otherwise, or the adoption by vote or written consent of a majority of the then Trustees of a resolution resolution, setting forth such establishment and designation and the relative rights and preferences of such class and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees may determine, or as otherwise provided in such amendment or resolution. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustees may, for the above-stated purposes, amend the Declaration of Trust to: (a) create one or more Series or classes of Shares (in addition to any Series or classes already existing or otherwise) with such rights and preferences and such eligibility requirements for investment therein as the Trustees shall determine and reclassify any or all outstanding Shares as shares of particular Series or classes in accordance with such eligibility requirements; (b) amend any of the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Section 6 of this Article III; (c) combine one or more Series or classes of Shares into a single Series or class on such terms and conditions as the Trustees shall determinedetermine or consolidate, merge or transfer assets of the Trust or a Series as set forth in Article VIII, Section 5; (d) change or eliminate any eligibility requirements for investment in Shares of any Series or class, including without limitation the power to provide for the issue of Shares of any Series or class in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Trust with another trust or company or any acquisition by the Trust of part or all of the assets of another trust or company; (e) change the designation of any Series or class of Shares; (f) change the method of allocating dividends among the various Series and classes of Shares; (g) allocate any specific assets or liabilities of the Trust or any specific items of income or expense of the Trust to one or more Series or classes of Shares; and (h) specifically allocate assets to any or all Series of Shares or create one or more additional Series of Shares which are preferred over all other Series of Shares in respect of assets specifically allocated thereto or any dividends paid by the Trust with respect to any net income, however determined, earned from the investment and reinvestment of any assets so allocated or otherwise and provide for any special voting or other rights with respect to such Series or any classes of Shares thereof.