CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT Dated as of: December 6, 1991 Between NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST and FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA ARTICLE Page Accountants 9 AND RELATED MATTERS 10 Special Instructions 11 APPENDICES Appendix "A" - List of...
Dated as of: December 6, 1991
Between
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST
and
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE
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I. APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN 1
II. POWERS AND DUTIES OF CUSTODIAN 1
2.01 Safekeeping 1
2.02 Manner of Holding Securities 1
2.03 Security Purchases 2
2.04 Exchanges of Securities 2
2.05 Sales of Securities 2
2.06 Depositary Receipts 3
2.07 Exercise of Rights; Tender Offers 3
2.08 Stock Dividends, Rights, Etc. 3
2.09 Options 3
2.10 Futures Contracts 4
2.11 Borrowing 4
2.12 Interest Bearing Deposits 4
2.13 Foreign Exchange Transactions 5
2.14 Securities Loans 5
2.15 Collections 5
2.16 Dividends, Distributions and Redemptions 6
2.17 Proceeds from Shares Sold 6
2.18 Proxies, Notices, Etc. 6
2.19 Bills and Other Disbursements 6
2.20 Nondiscretionary Functions 6
2.21 Bank Accounts 7
2.22 Deposit of Fund Assets in Securities Systems 7
2.23 Other Transfers 8
2.24 Establishment of Segregated Account 8
2.25 Custodian's Books and Records . 8
2.26 Opinion of Fund's Independent Certified Public
Accountants 9
2.27 Reports of Independent Certified Public Accountants 9
2.28 Overdraft Facility 9
III. PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
AND RELATED MATTERS 10
3.01 Proper Instructions and Special Instructions 10
3.02 Authorized Persons 10
3.03 Persons Having Access to Assets of the Portfolios 11
3.04 Actions of the Custodian Based on Proper Instructions and
Special Instructions 11
IV. SUBCUSTODIANS 11
4.01 Domestic Subcustodians 11
4.02 Foreign Subcustodians and Interim Subcustodians 11
4.03 Special Subcustodians 12
4.04 Termination of a Subcustodian 13
4.05 Certification Regarding Foreign Subcustodians 13
V. STANDARD OF CARE; INDEMNIFICATION 13
5.01 Standard of Care 13
5.02 Liability of Custodian for Actions of Other Persons 14
5.03 Indemnification 15
5.04 Investment Limitations 15
5.05 Fund's Right to Proceed 16
VI. COMPENSATION 16
VII. TERMINATION 16
7.01 Termination of Agreement in Full 16
7.02 Termination as to One or More Portfolios 17
VIII. DEFINED TERMS 17
IX. MISCELLANEOUS 18
9.01 Execution of Documents, Etc 18
9.02 Representative Capacity; Nonrecourse Obligations 18
9.03 Several Obligations of the Portfolios 18
9.04 Representations and Warranties 18
9.05 Entire Agreement 19
9.06 Waivers and Amendments 19
9.07 Interpretation 19
9.08 Captions 20
9.09 Governing Law 20
9.10 Notices 20
9.11 Assignment 20
9.12 Counterparts 20
9.13 Confidentiality; Survival of Obligations 20
APPENDICES
Appendix "A" - List of Portfolios
Appendix "B" - List of Foreign Subcustodians
and Special Subcustodians
Appendix "C" - Procedures Relating to
Custodian's Security Interest
AGREEMENT made as of the 6th day of December, 1991 between North Carolina
Cash Management Trust (the "Fund") and First Union National Bank of North
Carolina (the "Custodian").
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the Fund may, from time to time organize one or more series of
shares, in addition to the series set forth in Appendix "A" attached
hereto, each of which shall represent an interest in a separate portfolio
of cash, securities and other assets (all such existing and additional
series now or hereafter listed on Appendix "A" being hereinafter referred
to individually, as a "Portfolio," and collectively, as the "Portfolios");
and
WHEREAS, the Fund desires to appoint the Custodian as custodian on behalf
of the Portfolios in accordance with the provisions of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and the rules and regulations
thereunder, under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and
the Custodian has agreed so to act as custodian.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN
On behalf of the Portfolios, the Fund hereby employs and appoints the
Custodian as a custodian, subject to the terms and provisions of this
Agreement. The Fund shall deliver to the Custodian, or shall cause to be
delivered to the Custodian, cash, securities and other assets owned by the
Portfolios from time to time during the term of this Agreement and shall
specify the Portfolio to which such cash, securities and other assets are
to be specifically allocated.
ARTICLE II
POWERS AND DUTIES OF CUSTODIAN
As custodian, the Custodian shall have and perform the powers and duties
set forth in this Article II. Pursuant to and in accordance with Article
IV hereof, the Custodian may appoint one or more Subcustodians (as
hereinafter defined) to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the
Custodian set forth in this Article II and references to the Custodian in
this Article II shall include any Subcustodian so appointed.
Section 2.01. Safekeeping. The Custodian shall keep safely all cash,
securities and other assets of the Portfolios delivered to the Custodian
and, on behalf of the Portfolios, the Custodian shall, from time to time,
accept delivery of cash, securities and other assets for safekeeping.
Section 2.02. Manner of Holding Securities.
(a) The Custodian shall at all times hold securities of the Portfolios
either: (i) by physical possession of the share certificates or other
instruments representing such securities in registered or bearer form; or
(ii) in book-entry form by a Securities System (as hereinafter defined) in
accordance with the provisions of Section 2.22 below.
(b) The Custodian shall at all times hold registered securities of each
Portfolio in the name of the Custodian, the Portfolio or a nominee of
either of them, unless specifically directed by Proper Instructions to hold
such registered securities in so-called street name; provided that, in any
event, all such securities and other assets shall be held in an account of
the Custodian containing only assets of a Portfolio, or only assets held by
Custodian as a fiduciary or custodian for customers, and provided further,
that the records of the Custodian shall indicate at all times the Portfolio
or other customer for which such securities and other assets are held in
such account and the respective interests therein.
Section 2.03. Security Purchases. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions
(as hereinafter defined), the Custodian shall pay for and receive
securities purchased for the account of a Portfolio, provided that payment
shall be made by Custodian only upon receipt of the securities: (a) by the
Custodian; (b) by a clearing corporation of a national securities exchange
of which the Custodian is a member; or (c) by a Securities System.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon receipt of Proper Instructions: (i) in
the case of a repurchase agreement, the Custodian may release funds to a
Securities System prior to the receipt of advice from the Securities System
that the securities underlying such repurchase agreement have been
transferred by book-entry into the Account (as hereinafter defined)
maintained with such Securities System by the Custodian, provided that the
Custodian's instructions to the Securities system require that the
Securities System may make payment of such funds to the other party to the
repurchase agreement only upon transfer by book-entry of the securities
underlying the repurchase agreement into the Account; (ii) in the case of
time deposits, call account deposits, currency deposits, and other
deposits, foreign exchange transactions, futures contracts or options,
pursuant to Sections 2.09, 2.10, 2.12 and 2.13 hereof, the Custodian may
make payment therefor before receipt of an advice or confirmation
evidencing said deposit or entry into such transaction; and (iii) in the
case of the purchase of securities, the settlement of which occurs outside
of the United States of America, the Custodian may make payment therefor
and receive delivery of such securities in accordance with local custom and
practice generally accepted by Institutional Clients (as hereinafter
defined) in the country in which the settlement occurs, but in all events
subject to the standard of care set forth in Article V hereof. For purposes
of this Agreement, an "Institutional Client" shall mean a major commercial
bank, corporation, insurance company, or substantially similar institution,
which, as a substantial part of its business operations, purchases or sells
securities and makes use of custodial services.
Section 2.04. Exchanges of Securities. Upon receipt of Proper
Instructions, the Custodian shall exchange securities held by it for the
account of a Portfolio for other securities in connection with any
reorganization, recapitalization, split-up of shares, change of par value,
conversion or other event relating to the securities or the issuer of such
securities, and shall deposit any such securities in accordance with the
terms of any reorganization or protective plan. The Custodian shall,
without receiving Proper Instructions: surrender securities in temporary
form for definitive securities; surrender securities for transfer into the
name of the Custodian, a Portfolio or a nominee of either of them, as
permitted by Section 2.02(b); and surrender securities for a different
number of certificates or instruments representing the same number of
shares or same principal amount of indebtedness, provided that the
securities to be issued will be delivered to the Custodian or a nominee of
the Custodian.
Section 2.05. Sales of Securities. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions,
the Custodian shall make delivery of securities which have been sold for
the account of a Portfolio, but only against payment therefor in the form
of: (a) cash, certified check, bank cashier's check, bank credit, or bank
wire transfer; (b) credit to the account of the custodian with a clearing
corporation of a national securities exchange of which the Custodian is a
member; or (c) credit to the Account of the Custodian with a Securities
System, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.22 hereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) in the case of the sale of securities,
the settlement of which occurs outside of the United States of America,
such securities shall be delivered and paid for in accordance with local
custom and practice generally accepted by Institutional Clients in the
country in which the settlement occurs, but in all events subject to the
standard of care set forth in Article V hereof; and (ii) in the case of
securities held in physical form, such securities shall be delivered and
paid for in accordance with "street delivery custom" to a broker or its
clearing agent, against delivery to the Custodian of a receipt for such
securities, provided that the Custodian shall have taken reasonable steps
to ensure prompt collection of the payment for, or the return of, such
securities by the broker or its clearing agent, and provided further that
the Custodian shall not be responsible for the selection of or the failure
or inability to perform of such broker or its clearing agent.
Section 2.06. Depositary Receipts. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions,
the Custodian shall surrender securities to the depositary used for such
securities by an issuer of American Depositary Receipts or International
Depositary Receipts (hereinafter referred to, collectively, as "ADRs"),
against a written receipt therefor adequately describing such securities
and written evidence satisfactory to the Custodian that the depositary has
acknowledged receipt of instructions to issue ADRs with respect to such
securities in the name of the Custodian or a nominee of the Custodian, for
delivery to the Custodian at such place as the Custodian may from time to
time designate. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall
surrender ADRs to the issuer thereof, against a written receipt therefor
adequately describing the ADRs surrendered and written evidence
satisfactory to the Custodian that the issuer of the ADRs has acknowledged
receipt of instructions to cause its depository to deliver the securities
underlying such ADRs to the Custodian.
Section 2.07. Exercise of Rights; Tender Offers. Upon receipt of Proper
Instructions, the Custodian shall: (a) deliver warrants, puts, calls,
rights or similar securities to the issuer or trustee thereof, or to the
agent of such issuer or trustee, for the purpose of exercise or sale,
provided that the new securities, cash or other assets, if any, acquired as
a result of such actions are to be delivered to the Custodian; and (b)
deposit securities upon invitations for tenders thereof, provided that the
consideration for such securities is to be paid or delivered to the
Custodian, or the tendered securities are to be returned to the Custodian.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the
Custodian shall take all necessary action, unless otherwise directed to the
contrary in Proper Instructions, to comply with the terms of all mandatory
or compulsory exchanges, calls, tenders, redemptions, or similar rights of
security ownership, and shall promptly notify the Fund of such action in
writing by facsimile transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and
Custodian may agree in writing.
Section 2.08. Stock Dividends, Rights, Etc. The Custodian shall receive
and collect all stock dividends, rights and other items of like nature and,
upon receipt of Proper Instructions, take action with respect to the same
as directed in such Proper Instructions.
Section 2.09. Options. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions and in
accordance with the provisions of any agreement between the Custodian, any
registered broker-dealer and, if necessary, the Fund relating to compliance
with the rules of the Options Clearing Corporation or of any registered
national securities exchange or similar organization(s), the Custodian
shall: (a) receive and retain confirmations or other documents, if any,
evidencing the purchase or writing of an option on a security or securities
index by a Portfolio; (b) deposit and maintain in a segregated account,
securities (either physically or by book-entry in a Securities System),
cash or other assets; and (c) pay, release and/or transfer such securities,
cash or other assets in accordance with notices or other communications
evidencing the expiration, termination or exercise of such options
furnished by the Options Clearing Corporation, the securities or options
exchange on which such options are traded, or such other organization as
may be responsible for handling such option transactions. The Fund and the
broker-dealer shall be responsible for the sufficiency of assets held in
any segregated account established in compliance with applicable margin
maintenance requirements and the performance of other terms of any option
contract.
Section 2.10. Futures Contracts. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, or
pursuant to the provisions of any futures margin procedural agreement among
the Fund, on behalf of any Portfolio, the Custodian and any futures
commission merchant (a "Procedural Agreement"), the Custodian shall: (a)
receive and retain confirmations, if any, evidencing the purchase or sale
of a futures contract or an option on a futures contract by a Portfolio;
(b) deposit and maintain in a segregated account, cash, securities and
other assets designated as initial, maintenance or variation "margin"
deposits intended to secure the Portfolio's performance of its obligations
under any futures contracts purchased or sold or any options on futures
contracts written by the Portfolio, in accordance with the provisions of
any Procedural Agreement designed to comply with the rules of the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission and/or any commodity exchange or contract market
(such as the Chicago Board of Trade), or any similar organization(s),
regarding such margin deposits; and (c) release assets from and/or transfer
assets into such margin accounts only in accordance with any such
Procedural Agreements. The Fund and such futures commission merchant shall
be responsible for the sufficiency of assets held in the segregated account
in compliance with applicable margin maintenance requirements and the
performance of any futures contract or option on a futures contract in
accordance with its terms.
Section 2.11. Borrowing. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the
Custodian shall deliver securities of a Portfolio to lenders or their
agents, or otherwise establish a segregated account as agreed to by the
Fund and the Custodian, as collateral for borrowings effected by the Fund
on behalf of a Portfolio, provided that such borrowed money is payable by
the lender (a) to or upon the Custodian's order, as Custodian for such
Portfolio, and (b) concurrently with delivery of such securities.
Section 2.12. Interest Bearing Deposits.
Upon receipt of Proper Instructions directing the Custodian to purchase
interest bearing fixed term and call deposits (hereinafter referred to
collectively, as "Interest Bearing Deposits") for the account of a
Portfolio, the Custodian shall purchase such Interest Bearing Deposits in
the name of a Portfolio with such banks or trust companies (including the
Custodian, any Subcustodian or any subsidiary or affiliate of the
Custodian) (hereinafter referred to as "Banking Institutions") and in such
amounts as the Fund may direct pursuant to Proper Instructions. Such
Interest Bearing Deposits may be denominated in U.S. Dollars or other
currencies, as the Fund may determine and direct pursuant to Proper
Instructions. The Custodian shall include in its records with respect to
the assets of each Portfolio appropriate notation as to the amount and
currency of each such Interest Bearing Bank Deposit, the accepting Banking
Institution and all other appropriate details, and shall retain such forms
of advice or receipt evidencing such account, if any, as may be forwarded
to the Custodian by the Banking Institution. The responsibilities of the
Custodian to the Fund for Interest Bearing Deposits accepted on the
Custodian's books in the United States shall be that of a U.S. bank for a
similar deposit. With respect to Interest Bearing Deposits other than
those accepted on the Custodian's books, (a) the Custodian shall be
responsible for the collection of income as set forth in Section 2.15 and
the transmission of cash and instructions to and from such accounts; and
(b) the Custodian shall have no duty with respect to the selection of the
Banking Institution or, so long as the Custodian acts in accordance with
Proper Instructions, for the failure of such Banking Institution to pay
upon demand. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall take
such reasonable actions as the Fund deems necessary or appropriate to cause
each such Interest Bearing Deposit Account to be insured to the maximum
extent possible by all applicable deposit insurers including, without
limitation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Section 2.13. Foreign Exchange Transactions
(a) Foreign Exchange Transactions Other than as Principal. Upon receipt
of Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall settle foreign exchange
contracts or options to purchase and sell foreign currencies for spot and
future delivery on behalf of and for the account of a Portfolio with such
currency brokers or Banking Institutions as the Fund may determine and
direct pursuant to Proper Instructions. The Custodian shall be responsible
for the transmission of cash and instructions to and from the currency
broker or Banking Institution with which the contract or option is made,
the safekeeping of all certificates and other documents and agreements
evidencing or relating to such foreign exchange transactions and the
maintenance of proper records as set forth in Section 2.25. The Custodian
shall have no duty with respect to the selection of the currency brokers or
Banking Institutions with which the Fund deals or, so long as the Custodian
acts in accordance with Proper Instructions, for the failure of such
brokers or Banking Institutions to comply with the terms of any contract or
option.
(b) Foreign Exchange Contracts as Principal. The Custodian shall not be
obligated to enter into foreign exchange transactions as principal.
However, if the Custodian has made available to the Fund its services as a
principal in foreign exchange transactions, upon receipt of Proper
Instructions, the Custodian shall enter into foreign exchange contracts or
options to purchase and sell foreign currencies for spot and future
delivery on behalf of and for the account of a Portfolio with the Custodian
as principal. The Custodian shall be responsible for the selection of the
currency brokers or Banking Institutions and the failure of such currency
brokers or Banking Institutions to comply with the terms of any contract or
option.
(c) Payments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
upon receipt of Proper Instructions the Custodian may, in connection with a
foreign exchange contract, make free outgoing payments of cash in the form
of U.S. Dollars or foreign currency prior to receipt of confirmation of
such foreign exchange contract or confirmation that the countervalue
currency completing such contract has been delivered or received.
Section 2.14. Securities Loans. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the
Custodian shall, in connection with loans of securities by a Portfolio,
deliver securities of such Portfolio to the borrower thereof prior to
receipt of the collateral, if any, for such borrowing; provided that, in
cases of loans of securities secured by cash collateral, the Custodian's
instructions to the Securities System shall require that the Securities
System deliver the securities of the Portfolio to the borrower thereof only
upon receipt of the collateral for such borrowing.
Section 2.15. Collections. The Custodian shall, and shall cause any
Subcustodian to: (a) collect amounts due and payable to the Fund with
respect to portfolio securities and other assets of each Portfolio; (b)
promptly credit to the account of each Portfolio all income and other
payments relating to portfolio securities and other assets held by the
Custodian hereunder upon Custodian's receipt of such income or payments or
as otherwise agreed in writing by the Custodian and the Fund; (c) promptly
endorse and deliver any instruments required to effect such collections;
and (d) promptly execute ownership and other certificates and affidavits
for all federal, state and foreign tax purposes in connection with receipt
of income or other payments with respect to portfolio securities and other
assets of each Portfolio, or in connection with the transfer of such
securities or other assets; provided, however, that with respect to
portfolio securities registered in so-called street name, the Custodian
shall use its best efforts to collect amounts due and payable to the Fund.
The Custodian shall promptly notify the Fund in writing by facsimile
transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and Custodian may agree in
writing if any amount payable with respect to portfolio securities or other
assets of the Portfolios is not received by the Custodian when due. The
Custodian shall not be responsible for the collection of amounts due and
payable with respect to portfolio securities or other assets that are in
default.
Section 2.16. Dividends, Distributions and Redemptions. The Custodian
shall promptly release funds or securities: (a) upon receipt of Proper
Instructions, to one or more Distribution Accounts designated by the Fund
in such Proper Instructions; or (b) upon receipt of Special Instructions,
as otherwise directed by the Fund, for the purpose of the payment of
dividends or other distributions to shareholders of the Portfolios, and
payment to shareholders who have requested repurchase or redemption of
their shares of the Portfolio(s) (collectively, the "Shares"). For
purposes of this Agreement, a "Distribution Account" shall mean an account
established at a Banking Institution designated by the Fund in Special
Instructions.
Section 2.17. Proceeds from Shares Sold. The Custodian shall receive
funds representing cash payments received for Shares issued or sold from
time to time by the Fund, and shall promptly credit such funds to the
account(s) of the applicable Portfolio(s). The Custodian shall promptly
notify the Fund of Custodian's receipt of cash in payment for Shares issued
by the Fund by facsimile transmission or in such other manner as the Fund
and Custodian may agree in writing. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions,
the Custodian shall: (a) deliver all federal funds received by the
Custodian in payment for Shares in payment for such investments as may be
set forth in such Proper Instructions and at a time agreed upon between the
Custodian and the Fund; and (b) make federal funds available to the Fund as
of specified times agreed upon from time to time by the Fund and the
Custodian, in the amount of checks received in payment for Shares which are
deposited to the accounts of the Portfolios.
Section 2.18. Proxies, Notices, Etc. The Custodian shall deliver to the
Fund, in the most expeditious manner practicable, all forms of proxies, all
notices of meetings, and any other notices or announcements affecting or
relating to securities owned by the Portfolios that are received by the
Custodian, any Subcustodian, or any nominee of either of them, and, upon
receipt of Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall execute and deliver, or
cause such Subcustodian or nominee to execute and deliver, such proxies or
other authorizations as may be required. Except as directed pursuant to
Proper Instructions, neither the Custodian nor any Subcustodian or nominee
shall vote upon any such securities, or execute any proxy to vote thereon,
or give any consent or take any other action with respect thereto.
Section 2.19. Bills and Other Disbursements. Upon receipt of Proper
Instructions, the Custodian shall pay or cause to be paid, all bills,
statements, or other obligations of the Portfolios.
Section 2.20. Nondiscretionary Functions. The Custodian shall attend to
all nondiscretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange,
substitution, purchase, transfer or other dealings with securities or other
assets of the Portfolios held by the Custodian, except as otherwise
directed from time to time pursuant to Proper Instructions.
Section 2.21. Bank Accounts
(a) Accounts with the Custodian and any Subcustodians. The Custodian shall
open and operate a bank account or accounts (hereinafter referred to
collectively, as "Bank Accounts") on the books of the Custodian or any
Subcustodian provided that such account(s) shall be in the name of the
Custodian or a nominee of the Custodian, for the account of a Portfolio,
and shall be subject only to the draft or order of the Custodian; provided
however, that such Bank Accounts in countries other than the United States
may be held in an account of the Custodian containing only assets held by
the Custodian as a fiduciary or custodian for customers, and provided
further, that the records of the Custodian shall indicate at all times the
Portfolio or other customer for which such securities and other assets are
held in such account and the respective interests therein. Such Bank
Accounts may be denominated in either U.S. Dollars or other currencies.
The responsibilities of the Custodian to the Fund for deposits accepted on
the Custodian's books in the United States shall be that of a U.S. bank for
a similar deposit. The responsibilities of the Custodian to the Fund for
deposits accepted on any Subcustodian's books shall be governed by the
provisions of Section 5.02.
(b) Accounts With Other Banking Institutions. The Custodian may open and
operate Bank Accounts on behalf of a Portfolio, in the name of the
Custodian or a nominee of the Custodian, at a Banking Institution other
than the Custodian or any Subcustodian, provided that such account(s) shall
be in the name of the Custodian or a nominee of the Custodian, for the
account of a Portfolio, and shall be subject only to the draft or order of
the Custodian; provided however, that such Bank Accounts may be held in an
account of the Custodian containing only assets held by the Custodian as a
fiduciary or custodian for customers, and provided further, that the
records of the Custodian shall indicate at all times the Portfolio or other
customer for which such securities and other assets are held in such
account and the respective interests therein. Such Bank Accounts may be
denominated in either U.S. Dollars or other currencies. Subject to the
provisions of Section 5.01(a), the Custodian shall be responsible for the
selection of the Banking Institution and for the failure of such Banking
Institution to pay according to the terms of the deposit.
(c) Deposit Insurance. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the Custodian
shall take such reasonable actions as the Fund deems necessary or
appropriate to cause each deposit account established by the Custodian
pursuant to this Section 2.21 to be insured to the maximum extent possible
by all applicable deposit insurers including, without limitation, the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Section 2.22. Deposit of Fund Assets in Securities Systems. The
Custodian may deposit and/or maintain domestic securities owned by the
Portfolios in: (a) The Depository Trust Company; (b) the Participants
Trust Company; (c) any book-entry system as provided in (i) Subpart O of
Treasury Circular Xx. 000, 00 XXX 306.115, (ii) Subpart B of Treasury
Circular Public Debt Series Xx. 00-00, 00 XXX 350.2, or (iii) the
book-entry regulations of federal agencies substantially in the form of 31
CFR 306.115; or (d) any other domestic clearing agency registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under Section 17A of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (or as may otherwise be authorized by the
Securities and Exchange Commission to serve in the capacity of depository
or clearing agent for the securities or other assets of investment
companies) which acts as a securities depository and the use of which the
Fund has previously approved by Special Instructions (as hereinafter
defined) (each of the foregoing being referred to in this Agreement as a
"Securities System"). Use of a Securities System shall be in accordance
with applicable Federal Reserve Board and SEC rules and regulations, if
any, and subject to the following provisions:
(A) The Custodian may deposit and/or maintain securities held hereunder
in a Securities System, provided that such securities are represented in an
account ("Account") of the Custodian in the Securities System which Account
shall not contain any assets of the Custodian other than assets held as a
fiduciary, custodian, or otherwise for customers.
(B) The books and records of the Custodian shall at all times identify
those securities belonging to each Portfolio which are maintained in a
Securities System.
(C) The Custodian shall pay for securities purchased for the account of a
Portfolio only upon (w) receipt of advice from the Securities System that
such securities have been transferred to the Account of the Custodian, and
(x) the making of an entry on the records of the Custodian to reflect such
payment and transfer for the account of such Portfolio. The Custodian
shall transfer securities sold for the account of a Portfolio only upon (y)
receipt of advice from the Securities System that payment for such
securities has been transferred to the Account of the Custodian, and (z)
the making of an entry on the records of the Custodian to reflect such
transfer and payment for the account of such Portfolio. Copies of all
advices from the Securities System relating to transfers of securities for
the account of a Portfolio shall identify such Portfolio, shall be
maintained for the Portfolio by the Custodian. The Custodian shall deliver
to the Fund on the next succeeding business day daily transaction reports
which shall include each day's transactions in the Securities System for
the account of each Portfolio. Such transaction reports shall be delivered
to the Fund or any agent designated by the Fund pursuant to Proper
Instructions, by computer or in such other manner as the Fund and Custodian
may agree in writing.
(D) The Custodian shall, if requested by the Fund pursuant to Proper
Instructions, provide the Fund with all reports obtained by the Custodian
or any Subcustodian with respect to a Securities System's accounting
system, internal accounting control and procedures for safeguarding
securities deposited in the Securities System.
(E) Upon receipt of Special Instructions, the Custodian shall terminate
the use of any Securities System (except the federal book-entry system) on
behalf of any Portfolio as promptly as practicable and shall take all
actions reasonably practicable to safeguard the securities of the
Portfolios maintained with such Securities System.
Section 2.23. Other Transfers. Upon receipt of Special Instructions, the
Custodian shall make such other dispositions of securities, funds or other
property of the Portfolios in a manner or for purposes other than as
expressly set forth in this Agreement, provided that the Special
Instructions relating to such disposition shall include a statement of the
purpose for which the delivery is to be made, the amount of funds and/or
securities to be delivered, and the name of the person or persons to whom
delivery is to be made, and shall otherwise comply with the provisions of
Sections 3.01 and 3.03 hereof.
Section 2.24. Establishment of Segregated Account. Upon receipt of
Proper Instructions, the Custodian shall establish and maintain on its
books a segregated account or accounts for and on behalf of a Portfolio,
into which account or accounts may be transferred cash and/or securities or
other assets of such Portfolio, including securities maintained by the
Custodian in a Securities System pursuant to Section 2.22 hereof, said
account or accounts to be maintained: (a) for the purposes set forth in
Sections 2.09, 2.10 and 2.11 hereof; (b) for the purposes of compliance by
the Fund with the procedures required by Investment Company Act Release No.
10666, or any subsequent release or releases of the SEC relating to the
maintenance of segregated accounts by registered investment companies; or
(c) for such other purposes as set forth, from time to time, in Special
Instructions.
Section 2.25. Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide
any assistance reasonably requested by the Fund in the preparation of
reports to Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other
ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete
and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for
the accounts of the Portfolios as required by the rules and regulations of
the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act,
including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a
detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of
securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers,
if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other
records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical
possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing
obligations of the Portfolios, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned
(together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of
such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received; and (c)
cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall
keep such other books and records of the Fund as the Fund shall reasonably
request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be
maintained in a form acceptable to the Fund and in compliance with the
rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and
records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the
rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and
records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all
times be the property of the Fund and shall be available during normal
business hours for inspection and use by the Fund and its agents,
including, without limitation, its independent certified public
accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Funds shall not
take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would
cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any
applicable laws, regulations or orders.
Section 2.26. Opinion of Fund's Independent Certified Public Accountants.
The Custodian shall take all reasonable action as the Fund may request to
obtain from year to year favorable opinions from the Fund's independent
certified public accountants with respect to the Custodian's activities
hereunder in connection with the preparation of the Fund's Form N-1A and
the Fund's Form N-SAR or other periodic reports to the SEC and with respect
to any other requirements of the SEC.
Section 2.27. Reports by Independent Certified Public Accountants. At
the request of the Fund, the Custodian shall deliver to the Fund a written
report prepared by the Custodian's independent certified public accountants
with respect to the services provided by the Custodian under this
Agreement, including, without limitation, the Custodian's accounting
system, internal accounting control and procedures for safeguarding cash,
securities and other assets, including cash, securities and other assets
deposited and/or maintained in a Securities System or with a Subcustodian.
Such report shall be of sufficient scope and in sufficient detail as may
reasonably be required by the Fund and as may reasonably be obtained by the
Custodian.
Section 2.28. Overdraft Facility. In the event that the Custodian is
directed by Proper Instructions to make any payment or transfer of funds on
behalf of a Portfolio for which there would be, at the close of business on
the date of such payment or transfer, insufficient funds held by the
Custodian on behalf of such Portfolio, the Custodian may, in its
discretion, provide an overdraft (an "Overdraft") to the Fund on behalf of
such Portfolio, in an amount sufficient to allow the completion of such
payment. Any Overdraft provided hereunder: (a) shall be payable on the
next Business Day, unless otherwise agreed by the Fund and the Custodian;
and (b) shall accrue interest from the date of the Overdraft to the date of
payment in full by the Fund on behalf of the applicable Portfolio at a rate
agreed upon in writing, from time to time, by the Custodian and the Fund.
The Custodian and the Fund acknowledge that the purpose of such Overdrafts
is to temporarily finance the purchase or sale of securities for prompt
delivery in accordance with the terms hereof, or to meet emergency expenses
not reasonably foreseeable by the Fund. The Custodian shall promptly
notify the Fund in writing (an "Overdraft Notice") of any Overdraft by
facsimile transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and the
Custodian may agree in writing. At the request of the Custodian, the Fund,
on behalf of a Portfolio, shall pledge, assign and grant to the Custodian a
security interest in certain specified securities of the Portfolio, as
security for Overdrafts provided to such Portfolio, under the terms and
conditions set forth in Appendix "C" attached hereto.
ARTICLE III
PROPER INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
AND RELATED MATTERS
Section 3.01. Proper Instructions and Special Instructions.
(a) Proper Instructions. As used herein, the term "Proper Instructions"
shall mean: (i) a tested telex, a written (including, without limitation,
facsimile transmission) request, direction, instruction or certification
signed or initialed by or on behalf of the Fund by one or more Authorized
Persons (as hereinafter defined); (ii) a telephonic or other oral
communication by one or more Authorized Persons; or (iii) a communication
effected directly between an electro-mechanical or electronic device or
system (including, without limitation, computers) by or on behalf of the
Fund by one or more Authorized Persons; provided, however, that
communications of the types described in clauses (ii) and (iii) above
purporting to be given by an Authorized Person shall be considered Proper
Instructions only if the Custodian reasonably believes such communications
to have been given by an Authorized Person with respect to the transaction
involved. Proper Instructions in the form of oral communications shall be
confirmed by the Fund by tested telex or in writing in the manner set forth
in clause (i) above, but the lack of such confirmation shall in no way
affect any action taken by the Custodian in reliance upon such oral
instructions prior to the Custodian's receipt of such confirmation. The
Fund and the Custodian are hereby authorized to record any and all
telephonic or other oral instructions communicated to the Custodian.
Proper Instructions may relate to specific transactions or to types or
classes of transactions, and may be in the form of standing instructions.
(b) Special Instructions. As used herein, the term "Special Instructions"
shall mean Proper Instructions countersigned or confirmed in writing by the
Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer of the Fund or any other person
designated by the Treasurer of the Fund in writing, which countersignature
or confirmation shall be (i)included on the same instrument containing the
Proper Instructions or on a separate instrument relating thereto, and (ii)
delivered by hand, by facsimile transmission, or in such other manner as
the Fund and the Custodian agree in writing.
(c) Address for Proper Instructions and Special Instructions. Proper
Instructions and Special Instructions shall be delivered to the Custodian
at the address and/or telephone, telecopy or telex number agreed upon from
time to time by the Custodian and the Fund.
Section 3.02. Authorized Persons. Concurrently with the execution of
this Agreement and from time to time thereafter, as appropriate, the Fund
shall deliver to the Custodian, duly certified as appropriate by a
Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer of the Fund, a certificate setting forth:
(a) the names, titles, signatures and scope of authority of all persons
authorized to give Proper Instructions or any other notice, request,
direction, instruction, certificate or instrument on behalf of the Fund
(collectively, the "Authorized Persons" and individually, an "Authorized
Person"); and (b) the names, titles and signatures of those persons
authorized to issue Special Instructions. Such certificate may be accepted
and relied upon by the Custodian as conclusive evidence of the facts set
forth therein and shall be considered to be in full force and effect until
delivery to the Custodian of a similar certificate to the contrary. Upon
delivery of a certificate which deletes the name(s) of a person previously
authorized to give Proper Instructions or to issue Special Instructions,
such persons shall no longer be considered an Authorized Person or
authorized to issue Special Instructions.
Section 3.03. Persons Having Access to Assets of the Portfolios.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no
Authorized Person, Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Fund shall
have physical access to the assets of any Portfolio held by the Custodian
nor shall the Custodian deliver any assets of a Portfolio for delivery to
an account of such person; provided, however, that nothing in this Section
3.03 shall prohibit (a) any Authorized Person from giving Proper
Instructions, or any person authorized to issue Special Instructions from
issuing Special Instructions, so long as such action does not result in
delivery of or access to assets of any Portfolio prohibited by this Section
3.03; or (b) the Fund's independent certified public accountants from
examining or reviewing the assets of the Portfolios held by the Custodian.
The Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a written certificate identifying
such Authorized Persons, Trustees, officers, employees and agents of the
Fund.
Section 3.04. Actions of Custodian Based on Proper Instructions and
Special Instructions. So long as and to the extent that the Custodian acts
in accordance with (a) Proper Instructions or Special Instructions, as the
case may be, and (b) the terms of this Agreement, the Custodian shall not
be responsible for the title, validity or genuineness of any property, or
evidence of title thereof, received by it or delivered by it pursuant to
this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
SUBCUSTODIANS
The Custodian may, from time to time, in accordance with the relevant
provisions of this Article IV, appoint one or more Domestic Subcustodians,
Foreign Subcustodians, Interim Subcustodians and Special Subcustodians to
act on behalf of a Portfolio. (For purposes of this Agreement, all duly
appointed Domestic Subcustodians, Foreign Subcustodians, Interim
Subcustodians, and Special Subcustodians are hereinafter referred to
collectively, as "Subcustodians.")
Section 4.01. Domestic Subcustodians. The Custodian may, at any time and
from time to time, appoint any bank as defined in Section 2(a)(5) of the
1940 Act meeting the requirements of a custodian under Section 17(f) of the
1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, to act on behalf of one
or more Portfolios as a subcustodian for purposes of holding cash,
securities and other assets of such Portfolios and performing other
functions of the Custodian within the United States (a "Domestic
Subcustodian"); provided, that, the Custodian shall notify the Fund in
writing of the identity and qualifications of any proposed Domestic
Subcustodian at least thirty (30) days prior to appointment of such
Domestic Subcustodian, and the Fund may, in its sole discretion, by written
notice to the Custodian executed by an Authorized Person disapprove of the
appointment of such Domestic Subcustodian. If following notice by the
Custodian to the Fund regarding appointment of a Domestic Subcustodian and
the expiration of thirty (30) days after the date of such notice, the Fund
shall have failed to notify the Custodian of its disapproval thereof, the
Custodian may, in its discretion, appoint such proposed Domestic
Subcustodian as its subcustodian.
Section 4.02. Foreign Subcustodians and Interim Subcustodians.
(a) Foreign Subcustodians. The Custodian may, at any time and from time
to time, appoint: (i) any bank, trust company or other entity meeting the
requirements of an "eligible foreign custodian" under Section 17(f) of the
1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder or by order of the
Securities and Exchange Commission exempted therefrom, or (ii) any bank as
defined in Section 2(a)(5) of the 1940 Act meeting the requirements of a
custodian under Section 17(f) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder to act on behalf of one or more Portfolios as a subcustodian for
purposes of holding cash, securities and other assets of such Portfolios
and performing other functions of the Custodian in countries other than the
United States of America (a "Foreign Subcustodian"); provided, that, prior
to the appointment of any Foreign Subcustodian, the Custodian shall have
obtained written confirmation of the approval of the Board of Trustees or
other governing body or entity of the Fund on behalf of the applicable
Portfolio(s) (which approval may be withheld in the sole discretion of such
Board of Trustees or other governing body or entity) with respect to (i)
the identity and qualifications of any proposed Foreign Subcustodian, (ii)
the country or countries in which, and the securities depositories or
clearing agencies, if any, through which, any proposed Foreign Subcustodian
is authorized to hold securities and other assets of the Portfolio(s), and
(iii) the form and terms of the subcustodian agreement to be entered into
between such proposed Foreign Subcustodian and the Custodian. Each such
duly approved Foreign Subcustodian and the countries where and the
securities depositories and clearing agencies through which they may hold
securities and other assets of the Funds shall be listed on Appendix "B"
attached hereto, as it may be amended, from time to time, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 9.05(c) hereof. The Fund shall be
responsible for informing the Custodian sufficiently in advance of a
proposed investment which is to be held in a country in which no Foreign
Subcustodian is authorized to act, in order that there shall be sufficient
time for the Custodian to effect the appropriate arrangements with a
proposed foreign subcustodian, including obtaining approval as provided in
this Section 4.02(a). The Custodian shall not amend any subcustodian
agreement entered into with a Foreign Subcustodian, or agree to change or
permit any changes thereunder, or waive any rights under such agreement,
which materially affect the Fund's rights or the Foreign Subcustodian's
obligations or duties to the Fund under such agreement, except upon prior
approval pursuant to Special Instructions.
(b) Interim Subcustodians. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event
that a Portfolio shall invest in a security or other asset to be held in a
country in which no Foreign Subcustodian is authorized to act, the
Custodian shall promptly notify the Fund in writing by facsimile
transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and Custodian shall agree
in writing of the unavailability of an approved Foreign Subcustodian in
such country; and the Custodian shall, upon receipt of Special
Instructions, appoint any Person designated by the Fund in such Special
Instructions to hold such security or other asset. (Any Person appointed
as a subcustodian pursuant to this Section 4.02(b) is hereinafter referred
to as an "Interim Subcustodian.")
Section 4.03. Special Subcustodians. Upon receipt of Special
Instructions, the Custodian shall, on behalf of the Fund for one or more
Portfolios, appoint one or more banks, trust companies or other entities
designated in such Special Instructions to act as a subcustodian for
purposes of: (i) effecting third-party repurchase transactions with banks,
brokers, dealers or other entities through the use of a common custodian or
subcustodian; (ii) establishing a joint trading account for the Portfolios
and other registered open-end management investment companies for which
Fidelity Management & Research Company serves as investment adviser,
through which the Portfolios and such other investment companies shall
collectively participate in certain repurchase transactions; (iii)
providing depository and clearing agency services with respect to certain
variable rate demand note securities; and (iv) effecting any other
transactions designated by the Fund in Special Instructions. (Each such
designated subcustodian is hereinafter referred to as a "Special
Subcustodian.") Each such duly appointed Special Subcustodian shall be
listed on Appendix "B" attached hereto, as it may be amended from time to
time in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.05(c) hereof. In
connection with the appointment of any Special Subcustodian, the Custodian
shall enter into a subcustodian agreement with the Special Subcustodian in
form and substance approved by the Fund, provided that such agreement shall
in all events comply with the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder and the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The
Custodian shall not amend any subcustodian agreement entered into with a
Special Subcustodian, or agree to change or permit any changes thereunder,
or waive any rights under such agreement, except upon prior approval
pursuant to Special Instructions.
Section 4.04. Termination of a Subcustodian. The Custodian shall (i)
cause each Domestic Subcustodian and Foreign Subcustodian to, and (ii) use
its best efforts to cause each Interim Subcustodian and Special
Subcustodian to, perform all of its obligations in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the subcustodian agreement between the Custodian
and such Subcustodian. In the event that the Custodian is unable to cause
such Subcustodian to fully perform its obligations thereunder, the
Custodian shall forthwith, upon the receipt of Special Instructions,
terminate such Subcustodian with respect to the Fund and, if necessary or
desirable, appoint a replacement Subcustodian in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.01 or Section 4.02, as the case may be. In
addition to the foregoing, the Custodian (A) may, at any time in its
discretion, upon written notification to the Fund, terminate any Domestic
Subcustodian, Foreign Subcustodian or Interim Subcustodian, and (B) shall,
upon receipt of Special Instructions, terminate any Subcustodian with
respect to the Fund, in accordance with the termination provisions under
the applicable subcustodian agreement.
Section 4.05. Certification Regarding Foreign Subcustodians. Upon
request of the Fund, the Custodian shall deliver to the Fund a certificate
stating: (i) the identity of each Foreign Subcustodian then acting on
behalf of the Custodian; (ii) the countries in which and the securities
depositories and clearing agents through which each such Foreign
Subcustodian is then holding cash, securities and other assets of any
Portfolio; and (iii) such other information as may be requested by the Fund
to ensure compliance with Rule 17(f)-5 under the 1940 Act.
ARTICLE V
STANDARD OF CARE; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 5.01. Standard of Care.
(a) General Standard of Care. The Custodian shall exercise reasonable
care and diligence in carrying out all of its duties and obligations under
this Agreement, and shall be liable to the Fund for all loss, damage and
expense suffered or incurred by the Fund or the Portfolios resulting from
the failure of the Custodian to exercise such reasonable care and
diligence.
(b) Actions Prohibited by Applicable Law, Etc. In no event shall the
Custodian incur liability hereunder if the Custodian or any Subcustodian or
Securities System, or any subcustodian, securities depository or securities
system utilized by any such Subcustodian, or any nominee of the Custodian
or any Subcustodian (individually, a "Person") is prevented, forbidden or
delayed from performing, or omits to perform, any act or thing which this
Agreement provides shall be performed or omitted to be performed, by reason
of: (i) any provision of any present or future law or regulation or order
of the United States of America, or any state thereof, or of any foreign
country, or political subdivision thereof or of any court of competent
jurisdiction; or (ii) any act of God or war or other similar circumstance
beyond the control of the Custodian, unless, in each case, such delay or
nonperformance is caused by (A) the negligence, misfeasance or misconduct
of the applicable Person, or (B) a malfunction or failure of equipment
operated or utilized by the applicable Person other than a malfunction or
failure beyond such Person's control and which could not reasonably be
anticipated and/or prevented by such Person.
(c) Mitigation by Custodian. Upon the occurrence of any event which
causes or may cause any loss, damage or expense to the Fund or any
Portfolio, (i) the Custodian shall, (ii) the Custodian shall cause any
applicable Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Subcustodian to, and (iii) the
Custodian shall use its best efforts to cause any applicable Interim
Subcustodian or Special Subcustodian to, use all commercially reasonable
efforts and take all reasonable steps under the circumstances to mitigate
the effects of such event and to avoid continuing harm to the Fund and the
Portfolios.
(d) Advice of Counsel. The Custodian shall be entitled to receive and act
upon advice of counsel on all matters. The Custodian shall be without
liability for any action reasonably taken or omitted in good faith pursuant
to the advice of (i) counsel for the Fund, or (ii) at the expense of the
Custodian, such other counsel as the Fund and the Custodian may agree upon;
provided, however, with respect to the performance of any action or
omission of any action upon such advice, the Custodian shall be required to
conform to the standard of care set forth in Section 5.01(a).
(e) Expenses of the Fund. In addition to the liability of the Custodian
under this Article V, the Custodian shall be liable to the Fund for all
reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with any
claim by the Fund against the Custodian arising from the obligations of the
Custodian hereunder including, without limitation, all reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the Fund in asserting any such
claim, and all expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with any
investigations, lawsuits or proceedings relating to such claim; provided,
that the Fund has recovered from the Custodian for such claim.
(f) Liability for Past Records. The Custodian shall have no liability in
respect of any loss, damage or expense suffered by the Fund, insofar as
such loss, damage or expense arises from the performance of the Custodian's
duties hereunder by reason of the Custodian's reliance upon records that
were maintained for the Fund by entities other than the Custodian prior to
the Custodian's employment hereunder.
Section 5.02. Liability of Custodian for Actions of Other Persons.
(a) Domestic Subcustodians and Foreign Subcustodians. The Custodian shall
be liable for the actions or omissions of any Domestic Subcustodian or any
Foreign Subcustodian to the same extent as if such action or omission were
performed by the Custodian itself. In the event of any loss, damage or
expense suffered or incurred by the Fund caused by or resulting from the
actions or omissions of any Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Subcustodian
for which the Custodian would otherwise be liable, the Custodian shall
promptly reimburse the Fund in the amount of any such loss, damage or
expense.
(b) Interim Subcustodians. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.01
to the contrary, the Custodian shall not be liable to the Fund for any
loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Fund or any Portfolio
resulting from the actions or omissions of an Interim Subcustodian unless
such loss, damage or expense is caused by, or results from, the negligence,
misfeasance or misconduct of the Custodian; provided, however, in the event
of any such loss, damage or expense, the Custodian shall take all
reasonable steps to enforce such rights as it may have against such Interim
Subcustodian to protect the interests of the Fund and the Portfolios.
(c) Special Subcustodians. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.01
to the contrary and except as otherwise provided in any subcustodian
agreement to which the Custodian, the Fund and any Special Subcustodian are
parties, the Custodian shall not be liable to the Fund for any loss, damage
or expense suffered or incurred by the Fund or any Portfolio resulting from
the actions or omissions of a Special Subcustodian, unless such loss,
damage or expense is caused by, or results from, the negligence,
misfeasance or misconduct of the Custodian; provided, however, that in the
event of any such loss, damage or expense, the Custodian shall take all
reasonable steps to enforce such rights as it may have against any Special
Subcustodian to protect the interests of the Fund and the Portfolios.
(d) Securities Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.01 to
the contrary, the Custodian shall not be liable to the Fund for any loss,
damage or expense suffered or incurred by the Fund or any Portfolio
resulting from the use by the Custodian of a Securities System, unless such
loss, damage or expense is caused by, or results from, the negligence,
misfeasance or misconduct of the Custodian; provided, however, that in the
event of any such loss, damage or expense, the Custodian shall take all
reasonable steps to enforce such rights as it may have against the
Securities System to protect the interests of the Fund and the Portfolios.
(e) Reimbursement of Expenses. The Fund agrees to reimburse the Custodian
for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Custodian in
connection with the fulfillment of its obligations under this Section 5.02;
provided, however, that such reimbursement shall not apply to expenses
occasioned by or resulting from the negligence, misfeasance or misconduct
of the Custodian.
Section 5.03. Indemnification.
(a) Indemnification Obligations. Subject to the limitations set forth in
this Agreement, the Fund agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Custodian and its nominees from all loss, damage and expense (including
reasonable attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by the Custodian or its
nominee caused by or arising from actions taken by the Custodian in the
performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement; provided,
however, that such indemnity shall not apply to loss, damage and expense
occasioned by or resulting from the negligence, misfeasance or misconduct
of the Custodian or its nominee. In addition, the Fund agrees to indemnify
any Person against any liability incurred by reason of taxes assessed to
such Person, or other loss, damage or expenses incurred by such Person,
resulting from the fact that securities and other property of the
Portfolios are registered in the name of such Person; provided, however,
that in no event shall such indemnification be applicable to income,
franchise or similar taxes which may be imposed or assessed against any
Person.
(b) Notice of Litigation, Right to Prosecute, Etc. The Fund shall not be
liable for indemnification under this Section 5.03 unless a Person shall
have promptly notified the Fund in writing of the commencement of any
litigation or proceeding brought against such Person in respect of which
indemnity may be sought under this Section 5.03. With respect to claims in
such litigation or proceedings for which indemnity by the Fund may be
sought and subject to applicable law and the ruling of any court of
competent jurisdiction, the Fund shall be entitled to participate in any
such litigation or proceeding and, after written notice from the Fund to
any Person, the Fund may assume the defense of such litigation or
proceeding with counsel of its choice at its own expense in respect of that
portion of the litigation for which the Fund may be subject to an
indemnification obligation; provided, however, a Person shall be entitled
to participate in (but not control) at its own cost and expense, the
defense of any such litigation or proceeding if the Fund has not
acknowledged in writing its obligation to indemnify the Person with respect
to such litigation or proceeding. If the Fund is not permitted to
participate or control such litigation or proceeding under applicable law
or by a ruling of a court of competent jurisdiction, such Person shall
reasonably prosecute such litigation or proceeding. A Person shall not
consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement in any
such litigation or proceeding without providing the Fund with adequate
notice of any such settlement or judgment, and without the Fund's prior
written consent. All Persons shall submit written evidence to the Fund
with respect to any cost or expense for which they are seeking
indemnification in such form and detail as the Fund may reasonably request.
Section 5.04. Investment Limitations. If the Custodian has otherwise
complied with the terms and conditions of this Agreement in performing its
duties generally, and more particularly in connection with the purchase,
sale or exchange of securities made by or for a Portfolio, the Custodian
shall not be liable to the Fund and the Fund agrees to indemnify the
Custodian and its nominees, for any loss, damage or expense suffered or
incurred by the Custodian and its nominees arising out of any violation of
any investment or other limitation to which the Fund is subject.
Section 5.05. Fund's Right to Proceed. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, the Fund shall have, at its election upon
reasonable notice to the Custodian, the right to enforce, to the extent
permitted by any applicable agreement and applicable law, the Custodian's
rights against any Subcustodian, Securities System, or other Person for
loss, damage or expense caused the Fund by such Subcustodian, Securities
System, or other Person, and shall be entitled to enforce the rights of the
Custodian with respect to any claim against such Subcustodian, Securities
System or other Person, which the Custodian may have as a consequence of
any such loss, damage or expense, if and to the extent that the Fund has
not been made whole for any such loss or damage. If the Custodian makes
the Fund whole for any such loss or damage, the Custodian shall retain the
ability to enforce its rights directly against such Subcustodian,
Securities System or other Person. Upon the Fund's election to enforce any
rights of the Custodian under this Section 5.05, the Fund shall reasonably
prosecute all actions and proceedings directly relating to the rights of
the Custodian in respect of the loss, damage or expense incurred by the
Fund; provided that, so long as the Fund has acknowledged in writing its
obligation to indemnify the Custodian under Section 5.03 hereof with
respect to such claim, the Fund shall retain the right to settle,
compromise and/or terminate any action or proceeding in respect of the
loss, damage or expense incurred by the Fund without the Custodian's
consent and provided further, that if the Fund has not made an
acknowledgement of its obligation to indemnify, the Fund shall not settle,
compromise or terminate any such action or proceeding without the written
consent of the Custodian, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
or delayed. The Custodian agrees to cooperate with the Fund and take all
actions reasonably requested by the Fund in connection with the Fund's
enforcement of any rights of the Custodian. The Fund agrees to reimburse
the Custodian for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the
Custodian in connection with the fulfillment of its obligations under this
Section 5.05; provided, however, that such reimbursement shall not apply to
expenses occasioned by or resulting from the negligence, misfeasance or
misconduct of the Custodian.
ARTICLE VI
COMPENSATION
On behalf of each Portfolio, the Fund shall compensate the Custodian in an
amount, and at such times, as may be agreed upon in writing, from time to
time, by the Custodian and the Fund.
ARTICLE VII
TERMINATION
Section 7.01. Termination of Agreement in Full. This Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect until the first to occur of: (a)
termination by the Custodian by an instrument in writing delivered or
mailed to the Fund, such termination to take effect not sooner than ninety
(90) days after the date of such delivery; (b) termination by the Fund by
an instrument in writing delivered or mailed to the Custodian, such
termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date
of such delivery; or (c) termination by the Fund by written notice
delivered to the Custodian, based upon the Fund's determination that there
is a reasonable basis to conclude that the Custodian is insolvent or that
the financial condition of the Custodian is deteriorating in any material
respect, in which case termination shall take effect upon the Custodian's
receipt of such notice or at such later time as the Fund shall designate.
In the event of termination pursuant to this Section 7.01, the Fund shall
make payment of all accrued fees and unreimbursed expenses within a
reasonable time following termination and delivery of a statement to the
Fund setting forth such fees and expenses. The Fund shall identify in any
notice of termination a successor custodian to which the cash, securities
and other assets of the Portfolios shall, upon termination of this
Agreement, be delivered. In the event that no written notice designating a
successor custodian shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before
the date when termination of this Agreement shall become effective, the
Custodian may deliver to a bank or trust company doing business in Boston,
Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus,
and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less
than $25,000,000, all securities and other assets held by the Custodian and
all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other
property held by it under this Agreement. Thereafter, such bank or trust
company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Agreement. In
the event that securities and other assets remain in the possession of the
Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund
to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to
compensation for its services in accordance with the fee schedule most
recently in effect, for such period as the Custodian retains possession of
such securities and other assets, and the provisions of this Agreement
relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian and the Fund shall
remain in full force and effect. In the event of the appointment of a
successor custodian, it is agreed that the cash, securities and other
property owned by the Fund and held by the Custodian, any Subcustodian or
nominee shall be delivered to the successor custodian; and the Custodian
agrees to cooperate with the Fund in the execution of documents and
performance of other actions necessary or desirable in order to substitute
the successor custodian for the Custodian under this Agreement.
Section 7.02. Termination as to One or More Portfolios. This Agreement
may be terminated as to one or more Portfolios (but less than all of the
Portfolios) by delivery of an amended Appendix "A" deleting such Portfolios
pursuant to Section 9.05(b) hereof, in which case termination as to such
deleted Portfolios shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of
such delivery. The execution and delivery of an amended Appendix "A" which
deletes one or more Portfolios shall constitute a termination of this
Agreement only with respect to such deleted Portfolio(s), shall be governed
by the preceding provisions of Section 7.01 as to the identification of a
successor custodian and the delivery of cash, securities and other assets
of the Portfolio(s) so deleted, and shall not affect the obligations of the
Custodian and the Fund hereunder with respect to the other Portfolios set
forth in Appendix "A," as amended from time to time.
ARTICLE VIII
DEFINED TERMS
The following terms are defined in the following sections:
Term Section
Account 2.22
ADRs 2.06
Authorized Person(s) 3.02
Banking Institution 2.12(a)
Business Day Appendix "C"
Bank Accounts 2.21
Distribution Account 2.16
Domestic Subcustodian 4.01
Foreign Subcustodian 4.02(a)
Institutional Client 2.03
Interim Subcustodian 4.02(b)
Overdraft 2.28
Overdraft Notice 2.28
Person 5.01(b)
Portfolio Preamble
Procedural Agreement 2.10
Proper Instructions 3.01(a)
SEC 2.22
Securities System 2.22
Shares 2.16
Special Instructions 3.01(b)
Special Subcustodian 4.03
Subcustodian Article IV
1940 Act Preamble
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 9.01. Execution of Documents, Etc.
(a) Actions by the Fund. Upon request, the Fund shall execute and
deliver to the Custodian such proxies, powers of attorney or other
instruments as may be reasonable and necessary or desirable in connection
with the performance by the Custodian or any Subcustodian of their
respective obligations under this Agreement or any applicable subcustodian
agreement, provided that the exercise by the Custodian or any Subcustodian
of any such rights shall in all events be in compliance with the terms of
this Agreement.
(b) Actions by Custodian. Upon receipt of Proper Instructions, the
Custodian shall execute and deliver to the Fund or to such other parties as
the Fund may designate in such Proper Instructions, all such documents,
instruments or agreements as may be reasonable and necessary or desirable
in order to effectuate any of the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 9.02. Representative Capacity; Nonrecourse Obligations. A COPY
OF THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE FUND IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF
THE STATE OF THE FUND'S FORMATION, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS
AGREEMENT IS NOT EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE FUND AS
INDIVIDUALS, AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE NOT BINDING UPON ANY
OF THE TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, SHAREHOLDERS OR PARTNERS OF THE FUND
INDIVIDUALLY, BUT ARE BINDING ONLY UPON THE ASSETS AND PROPERTY OF THE
PORTFOLIOS. THE CUSTODIAN AGREES THAT NO SHAREHOLDER, TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR
PARTNER OF THE FUND MAY BE HELD PERSONALLY LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
OBLIGATIONS OF THE FUND ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 9.03. Several Obligations of the Portfolios. WITH RESPECT TO ANY
OBLIGATIONS OF THE FUND ON BEHALF OF THE PORTFOLIOS ARISING OUT OF THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE OBLIGATIONS ARISING UNDER
SECTIONS 2.28, 5.03, 5.05 and ARTICLE VI HEREOF, THE CUSTODIAN SHALL LOOK
FOR PAYMENT OR SATISFACTION OF ANY OBLIGATION SOLELY TO THE ASSETS AND
PROPERTY OF THE PORTFOLIO TO WHICH SUCH OBLIGATION RELATES AS THOUGH THE
FUND HAD SEPARATELY CONTRACTED WITH THE CUSTODIAN BY SEPARATE WRITTEN
INSTRUMENT WITH RESPECT TO EACH PORTFOLIO.
Section 9.04. Representations and Warranties.
(a) Representations and Warranties of the Fund. The Fund hereby
represents and warrants that each of the following shall be true, correct
and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i) the Fund
is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization and is
registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act;
and (ii) the execution, delivery and performance by the Fund of this
Agreement are (w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all
necessary action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach
of or default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or
ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B)
violate any provision of the Fund's corporate charter, Declaration of Trust
or other organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof or
any provision of its most recent Prospectus or Statement of Additional
Information.
(b) Representations and Warranties of the Custodian. The Custodian
hereby represents and warrants that each of the following shall be true,
correct and complete at all times during the term of this Agreement: (i)
the Custodian is duly organized under the laws of its jurisdiction of
organization and qualifies to act as a custodian to open-end management
investment companies under the provisions of the 1940 Act; and (ii) the
execution, delivery and performance by the Custodian of this Agreement are
(w) within its power, (x) have been duly authorized by all necessary
action, and (y) will not (A) contribute to or result in a breach of or
default under or conflict with any existing law, order, regulation or
ruling of any governmental or regulatory agency or authority, or (B)
violate any provision of the Custodian's corporate charter, or other
organizational document, or bylaws, or any amendment thereof.
Section 9.05. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof and accordingly, supersedes as of the effective date
of this Agreement any custodian agreement heretofore in effect between the
Fund and the Custodian.
Section 9.06. Waivers and Amendments. No provision of this Agreement may
be waived, amended or terminated except by a statement in writing signed by
the party against which enforcement of such waiver, amendment or
termination is sought; provided, however: (a) Appendix "A" listing the
Portfolios for which the Custodian serves as custodian may be amended from
time to time to add one or more Portfolios, by the Fund's execution and
delivery to the Custodian of an amended Appendix "A", and the execution of
such amended Appendix by the Custodian, in which case such amendment shall
take effect immediately upon execution by the Custodian; (b) Appendix "A"
may be amended from time to time to delete one or more Portfolios (but less
than all of the Portfolios), by the Fund's execution and delivery to the
Custodian of an amended Appendix A", in which case such amendment shall
take effect thirty (30) days after such delivery, unless otherwise agreed
by the Custodian and the Fund in writing; (c) Appendix "B" listing Foreign
Subcustodians and Special Subcustodians approved by the Fund may be amended
from time to time to add or delete one or more Foreign Subcustodians or
Special Subcustodians by the Fund's execution and delivery to the Custodian
of an amended Appendix "B", in which case such amendment shall take effect
immediately upon execution by the Custodian; and (d) Appendix "C" setting
forth the procedures relating to the Custodian's security interest may be
amended only by an instrument in writing executed by the Fund and the
Custodian.
Section 9.07. Interpretation. In connection with the operation of this
Agreement, the Custodian and the Fund may agree in writing from time to
time on such provisions interpretative of or in addition to the provisions
of this Agreement as may in their joint opinion be consistent with the
general tenor of this Agreement. No interpretative or additional
provisions made as provided in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to be
an amendment of this Agreement.
Section 9.08. Captions. Headings contained in this Agreement, which are
included as convenient references only, shall have no bearing upon the
interpretation of the terms of the Agreement or the obligations of the
parties hereto.
Section 9.09. Governing Law. Insofar as any question or dispute may
arise in connection with the custodianship of foreign securities pursuant
to an agreement with a Foreign Subcustodian that is governed by the laws of
the State of New York, the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed
in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York,
provided that in all other instances this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, in each case without giving effect to principles of
conflicts of law.
Section 9.10. Notices. Except in the case of Proper Instructions or
Special Instructions, notices and other writings contemplated by this
Agreement shall be delivered by hand or by facsimile transmission (provided
that in the case of delivery by facsimile transmission, notice shall also
be mailed postage prepaid to the parties at the following addresses:
(a) If to the Fund:
North Carolina Cash Management Trust
c/o Fidelity Management & Research Company
00 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn: Treasurer
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Telefax: (000) 000-0000
(b) If to the Custodian:
First Union National Bank of North Carolina
Trust Operations
Two First Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx 00000-0000
Attention: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
Telefax: (000) 000-0000
or to such other address as either party may have designated in writing to
the other party hereto.
Section 9.11. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding on and shall
inure to the benefit of the Fund and the Custodian and their respective
successors and assigns, provided that, subject to the provisions of Section
7.01 hereof, neither party hereto may assign this Agreement or any of its
rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the
other party.
Section 9.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. This Agreement
shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed and
delivered by each of the parties.
Section 9.13. Confidentiality; Survival of Obligations. The parties
hereto agree that each shall treat confidentially the terms and conditions
of this Agreement and all information provided by each party to the other
regarding its business and operations. All confidential information
provided by a party hereto shall be used by any other party hereto solely
for the purpose of rendering services pursuant to this Agreement and,
except as may be required in carrying out this Agreement, shall not be
disclosed to any third party without the prior consent of such providing
party. The foregoing shall not be applicable to any information that is
publicly available when provided or thereafter becomes publicly available
other than through a breach of this Agreement, or that is required to be
disclosed by any bank examiner of the Custodian or any Subcustodian, any
auditor of the parties hereto, by judicial or administrative process or
otherwise by applicable law or regulation. The provisions of this Section
9.13 and Sections 9.01, 9.02, 9.03, 9.09, Section 2.28, Section 3.04,
Section 7.01, Article V and Article VI hereof and any other rights or
obligations incurred or accrued by any party hereto prior to termination of
this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Agreement to be
executed in its name and behalf on the day and year first above written.
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
TRUST NORTH CAROLINA
By: /s/Xxxx Xxxxxx By: /s/Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Treasurer Title: Vice President and
Trust Officer
APPENDIX "A"
TO
BETWEEN
NORTH CAORLINA CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST and
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA
Dated as of December 6, 1991
The following is a list of Portfolios for which the Custodian shall serve
under a Custodian Agreement dated as of December 6, 1991:
Portfolio Name Effective as of:
Cash Portfolio December 6, 1991
Term Portfolio December 6, 1991
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Appendix to
be executed in its name and behalf as of the day and year first set forth
opposite each such Portfolio.
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
TRUST NORTH CAROLINA
By: /s/Xxxx Xxxxxx By: /s/Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Treasurer Title: Vice President and
Trust Officer
APPENDIX "B"
TO
CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST
and FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA
Dated as of December 6, 1991
The following is a list of Foreign Subcustodians and Special Subcustodians
under the Custodian Agreement dated as of December 6, 1991:
A. Special Subcustodians:
The Bank of New York
Xxxxxx Guaranty Trust Company of New York
B. Foreign Subcustodians:
Country Subcustodian Depository
None
NORTH CAROLINA CASH
MANAGEMENT TRUST
By: /s/Xxxx Xxxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Treasurer
APPENDIX "C" TO THE
CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST and
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA
Dated as of December 6, 1991
PROCEDURES RELATING TO CUSTODIAN'S SECURITY INTEREST
As security for any Overdrafts (as defined in the Custodian Agreement) of
any Portfolio, the Fund, on behalf of such Portfolio, shall pledge, assign
and grant to the Custodian a security interest in Collateral (as
hereinafter defined), under the terms, circumstances and conditions set
forth in this Appendix "C".
Section 1. Defined Terms. As used in this Appendix "C" the following
terms shall have the following respective meanings:
(a) "Business Day" shall mean any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or
a day on which the Custodian is closed for business.
(b) "Collateral" shall mean, with respect to any Portfolio, the securities
having a fair market value (as determined in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the prospectus for the Portfolio) equal to the aggregate of
all Overdraft Obligations of such Portfolio: (i) identified in any Pledge
Certificate executed on behalf of such Portfolio; or (ii) designated by the
Custodian for such Portfolio pursuant to Section 3 of this Appendix C.
Such securities shall consist of marketable securities held by the
Custodian on behalf of such Portfolio or, if no such marketable securities
are held by the Custodian on behalf of such Portfolio, such other
securities designated by the Fund in the applicable Pledge Certificate or
by the Custodian pursuant to Section 3 of this Appendix C.
(c) "Overdraft Obligations" shall mean, with respect to any Portfolio, the
amount of any outstanding Overdraft(s) provided by the Custodian to such
Portfolio together with all accrued interest thereon.
(d) "Pledge Certificate" shall mean a Pledge Certificate in the form
attached to this Appendix "C" as Schedule 1 executed by a duly authorized
officer of the Fund and delivered by the Fund to the Custodian by facsimile
transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and the Custodian may
agree in writing.
(e) "Release Certificate" shall mean a Release Certificate in the form
attached to this Appendix "C" as Schedule 2 executed by a duly authorized
officer of the Custodian and delivered by the Custodian to the Fund by
facsimile transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and the
Custodian may agree in writing.
(f) "Written Notice" shall mean a written notice executed by a duly
authorized officer of the party delivering the notice and delivered by
facsimile transmission or in such other manner as the Fund and the
Custodian shall agree in writing.
Section 2. Pledge of Collateral. To the extent that any Overdraft
Obligations of any Portfolio are not satisfied within one (1) Business Day
after receipt by the Fund of a Written Notice requesting security for such
Overdraft Obligation and stating the amount of such Overdraft Obligation,
the Fund, on behalf of such Portfolio, shall pledge, assign and grant to
the Custodian a first priority security interest, by delivering to the
Custodian, a Pledge Certificate executed by the Fund on behalf of such
Portfolio describing the applicable Collateral. Such Written Notice may,
in the discretion of the Custodian, be included within or accompany the
Overdraft Notice relating to the applicable Overdraft Obligations.
Section 3. Failure to Pledge Collateral. In the event that the Fund
shall fail: (a) to pay, on behalf of the applicable Portfolio, the
Overdraft Obligation described in such Written Notice; (b) to deliver to
the Custodian a Pledge Certificate pursuant to Section 2; or (c) to
identify substitute securities pursuant to Section 6 upon the sale or
maturity of any securities identified as Collateral, the Custodian may, by
Written Notice to the Fund specify Collateral which shall secure the
applicable Overdraft Obligation. The Fund, on behalf of any applicable
Portfolio, hereby pledges, assigns and grants to the Custodian a first
priority security interest in any and all Collateral specified in such
Written Notice; provided that such pledge, assignment and grant of security
shall be deemed to be effective only upon receipt by the Fund of such
Written Notice.
Section 4. Delivery of Additional Collateral. If at any time the
Custodian shall notify the Fund by Written Notice that the fair market
value of the Collateral securing any Overdraft Obligation is less than the
amount of such Overdraft Obligation, the Fund, on behalf of the applicable
Portfolio, shall deliver to the Custodian, within one (1) Business Day
following the Fund's receipt of such Written Notice, an additional Pledge
Certificate describing additional Collateral. If the Fund shall fail to
deliver such additional Pledge Certificate, the Custodian may specify
Collateral which shall secure the unsecured amount of the applicable
Overdraft Obligation in accordance with Section 3 of this Appendix C.
Section 5. Release of Collateral. Upon payment by the Fund of any
Overdraft Obligation secured by the pledge of Collateral, the Custodian
shall promptly deliver to the Fund a Release Certificate pursuant to which
the Custodian shall release Collateral from the lien under the applicable
Pledge Certificate or Written Notice pursuant to Section 3 having a fair
market value equal to the amount paid by the Fund on account of such
Overdraft Obligation. In addition, if at any time the Fund shall notify
the Custodian by Written Notice that the Fund desires that specified
Collateral be released and: (a) that the fair market value of the
Collateral securing any Overdraft Obligation shall exceed the amount of
such Overdraft Obligation; or (b) that the Fund has delivered a Pledge
Certificate substituting Collateral for such Overdraft Obligation, the
Custodian shall deliver to the Fund, within one (1) Business Day following
the Custodian's receipt of such Written Notice, a Release Certificate
relating to the Collateral specified in such Written Notice.
Section 6. Substitution of Collateral. The Fund may substitute
securities for any securities identified as Collateral by delivery to the
Custodian of a Pledge Certificate executed by the Fund on behalf of the
applicable Portfolio, indicating the securities pledged as Collateral.
Section 7. Security for Individual Portfolios' Overdraft Obligations.
The pledge of Collateral by the Fund on behalf of any individual Portfolio
shall secure only the Overdraft Obligations of such Portfolio. In no event
shall the pledge of Collateral by one Portfolio be deemed or considered to
be security for the Overdraft Obligations of any other Portfolio.
Section 8. Custodian's Remedies. Upon (a) the Fund's failure to pay any
Overdraft Obligation of a Portfolio within thirty (30) days after receipt
by the Fund of a Written Notice demanding security therefore, and (b) one
(1) Business Day's prior Written Notice to the Fund, the Custodian may
elect to enforce its security interest in the Collateral securing such
Overdraft Obligation, by taking title to (at the then prevailing fair
market value), or selling in a commercially reasonable manner, so much of
the Collateral as shall be required to pay such Overdraft Obligation in
full. Notwithstanding the provisions of any applicable law, including,
without limitation, the Uniform Commercial Code, the remedy set forth in
the preceding sentence shall be the only right or remedy to which the
Custodian is entitled with respect to the pledge and security interest
granted pursuant to any Pledge Certificate or Section 3, without limiting
the foregoing, the Custodian hereby waives and relinquishes all contractual
and common law rights of set off to which it may now or hereafter be or
become entitled with respect to any obligations of the Fund to the
Custodian arising under this Appendix C to the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Appendix to be
executed in its name and behalf on the day and year first above written.
NORTH CAROLINA CASH MANAGEMENT FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF
TRUST NORTH CAROLINA
By: /s/Xxxx Xxxxxx By: /s/Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Name: Xxxx Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
Title: Treasurer Title: Vice President and
Trust Officer
SCHEDULE 1
TO
APPENDIX "C"
PLEDGE CERTIFICATE
This Pledge Certificate is delivered pursuant to the Custodian Agreement
dated as of [ ] (the "Agreement"), between North Carolina Cash
Management Trust (the "Fund") and First Union National Bank of North
Carolina (the "Custodian"). Capitalized terms used herein without
definition shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the
Agreement. Pursuant to [Section 2 or Section 4] of Appendix "C" attached
to the Agreement, the Fund, on behalf of [ ] (the "Portfolio"),
hereby pledges, assigns and grants to the Custodian a first priority
security interest in the securities listed on Exhibit "A" attached to this
Pledge Certificate (collectively, the "Pledged Securities"). Upon delivery
of this Pledge Certificate, the Pledged Securities shall constitute
Collateral, and shall secure all Overdraft Obligations of the Portfolio
described in that certain Written Notice dated , 19 , delivered
by the Custodian to the Fund. The pledge, assignment and grant of security
in the Pledged Securities hereunder shall be subject in all respect to the
terms and conditions of the Agreement, including, without limitation,
Sections 7 and 8 of Appendix "C" attached thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Fund has caused this Pledge Certificate to be
executed in its name, on behalf of the Portfolio this day of 19 .
NORTH CAROLINA CASH
MANAGEMENT TRUST
By: ___________________
Name: ___________________
Title: ___________________
EXHIBIT "A"
TO
PLEDGE CERTIFICATE
Type of Certificate/CUSIP Number of
Issuer Security Numbers Shares
SCHEDULE 2
TO
APPENDIX "C"
RELEASE CERTIFICATE
This Release Certificate is delivered pursuant to the Custodian Agreement
dated as of [ ] (the "Agreement"), between North Carolina Cash
Management Trust (the "Fund") and [ ] (the "Custodian").
Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective
meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. Pursuant to Section 5 of
Appendix "C" attached to the Agreement, the Custodian hereby releases the
securities listed on Exhibit "A" attached to this Release Certificate from
the lien under the [Pledge Certificate dated __________, 19__ or the
Written Notice delivered pursuant to Section 3 of Appendix "C" dated
__________, 19__ ].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Custodian has caused this Release Certificate to
be executed in its name and on its behalf this day of 19 .
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK
OF NORTH CAROLINA
By: _____________________
Name: _____________________
Title: _____________________
EXHIBIT "A"
TO
RELEASE CERTIFICATE
Type of Certificate/CUSIP Number of
Issuer Security Numbers Shares
