Exhibit 9B
COLUMBIA BALANCED FUND, INC.
AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT
JANUARY 1, 1997
The Transfer Agent Agreement dated as of August 8, 1991, between
Columbia Balanced 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 BALANCED FUND, INC.
By /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Title: Senior Vice President
COLUMBIA TRUST COMPANY
By /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title: Senior Vice President