Exhibit 9B
COLUMBIA SPECIAL FUND, INC.
AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT
January 1, 1997
The Transfer Agent Agreement dated as of July 23, 1985, between Columbia
Special Fund, Inc. and Columbia Trust Company (the "Agreement") is amended as
follows:
1. The Basic Fee under Schedule B of the Agreement is revised to $18.00 per
account per year. With respect to accounts closed during the year, the Basic
Fee shall be prorated based on the number of months the account was open,
including the month in which the account was closed.
2. This Amendment is effective January 1, 1997.
COLUMBIA SPECIAL FUND, INC.
By /s/ Xxxxxx X. Homseth
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Title: Senior Vice President
COLUMBIA TRUST COMPANY
By /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title: Senior Vice President
