Common use of Term and Approval Clause in Contracts

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement txxx Xxxxement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement xxxx Xxxeement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Axxxxxxxx (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement txxx Xxxxement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Agxxxxxxx (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Axxxxxxxx (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement xxxx Xxxeement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the [Corporation/Trust], Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the [Corporation's/Trust's Trustees 's] [Directors] who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the [Directors] xx xxx [Corporation/Trust]), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Xxxxxxxxt (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement tx xxxx Xgreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Agxxxxxxx (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a the Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser Adviser, for an initial two-year term, and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least once annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) and by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: : (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 1000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by i)by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement Axxxxxxxx (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually:: dc-152112 5 (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement xxxx Xxxeement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement txxx Xxxxement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.. dc-152173 5

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund for an initial two-year term after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the Trust, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the Trust's ’s Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "“a majority of the outstanding voting securities" ” of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust's ’s Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "“interested persons" ” (as defined in the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the Trust), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a the Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the TrustFund, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: : (a) (i) by the TrustFund's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the TrustFund's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the TrustFund), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.

Term and Approval. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a the Fund after it is approved in accordance with the express requirements of the 1940 Act, and executed by the TrustFund, Adviser and Sub-Adviser and shall thereafter continue from year to year, provided that the continuation of the Agreement is approved in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, which currently requires that the continuation be approved at least annually: (a) (i) by the TrustFund's Board of Trustees or (ii) by the vote of "a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act), and and (b) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the TrustFund's Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of a party to this Agreement (other than as Trustees of the TrustFund), by votes cast in person at a meeting specifically called for such purpose.