Exhibit 9B
COLUMBIA U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND, INC.
AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT
JANUARY 1, 1997
The Transfer Agent Agreement dated as of April 29, 1988, between
Columbia U.S. Government Securities Fund, Inc. and Columbia Trust Company (the
"Agreement") is amended as follows:
1. The Basic Fee under Schedule B of the Agreement is revised to $18.00 per
account per year. With respect to accounts closed during the year, the Basic
Fee shall be prorated based on the number of months the account was open,
including the month in which the account was closed.
2. This Amendment is effective January 1, 1997.
COLUMBIA U.S. GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES FUND, INC.
By /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Title: Senior Vice President
COLUMBIA TRUST COMPANY
By /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxx
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Title: Senior Vice President
