Common use of Appointment of Agents Clause in Contracts

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended1940 Act, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from at any time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent (an "Agent") to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; , provided, however, that the appointment of any agent such Agent (other than an Agent appointed pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 3) shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderunder this agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.10

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times times, subject to the applicable Fund's prior approval, in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the -------- Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent (an "Agent") to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; , provided, however, that the appointment of any agent such Agent (other than an Agent appointed pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 3) shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderunder this Agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amendedand any applicable state law or regulation, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.10

Appointment of Agents. The Subject to prior approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that -------- the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The At its discretion, the Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified to act as a custodian under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, 1940 as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall will not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderunder this Agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian1940 Act, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodianCustodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and its rules or regulations to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, 1940 to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the -------- appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, 1940 to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940Act, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, provided however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended1940 Act, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not -------- relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (appoint, but only in accordance with an applicable vote by the Board and may at in accordance with the Fund's Articles of Incorporation, any time remove) any other eligible domestic bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a domestic custodian, as its agent or sub-custodian to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Section 3 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, provided that the appointment of any such agent shall or sub-custodian will not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any such agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder and the Custodian shall be fully responsible and liable for the actions or omissions of any agent appointed by the Custodian hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.12

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve -------- the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any -29- other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent (an "Agent") to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; , provided, however, that the appointment of any agent such Agent (other than an Agent appointed pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 3) shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderunder this agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times ---------------------- in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, -------- however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Contract as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder. Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, the Fund retains the ultimate responsibility and authority for direction and control for the services provided pursuant to this Contract.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times times, in compliance with the 1940 Act, in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at appoint, but only in accordance with an applicable vote by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, any time remove) any other bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent or sub-custodian to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, provided that the appointment of any such agent shall or sub-custodian will not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may may, with the consent of the Company, at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, 1940 to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder and the Custodian shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents hereunder as if performed by the Custodian hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent (an "Agent") to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; , provided, however, that the appointment of any agent such Agent (other than an Agent appointed pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 3) shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.under this Agreement. 6.7

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the -------- appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodianCustodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times --------------------- in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall -------- not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times --------------------- in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall -------- not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. Section 3.6

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in --------------------- its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent -------- shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times times, subject to the applicable Fund’s prior approval, in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company Fund which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Fund Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or --------------------- times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the -------- Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and any applicable state law or regulation, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.12

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in --------------------- its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the -------- appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder. The Underlying Transfer Agent shall not be deemed an agent or sub-custodian of the Custodian for purposes of this Agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 3.5

Appointment of Agents. The Subject to prior approval, the Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, provided however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder. Such appointment shall not be made without written prior approval of the Fund.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent or shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the -------- appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and any applicable state law or regulation, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodianCustodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the -------- Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian Cus- todian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderhereun- der.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time removetimeremove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in --------------------- its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of or its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other anyother bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the -------- ------- Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any from time or times to time in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company company, which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act itself as a custodian, as its agent for a defined time period to carry out such of one or more designated duties under the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall -------- not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any and other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.10

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, -------- however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its it --------------------- discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that -------- the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent (an “Agent”) to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 Agreement as the Custodian may from time to time direct; , provided, however, that the appointment of any agent such Agent (other than an Agent appointed pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 3) shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunderunder this Agreement.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the 8 Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, amended to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any any-agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder, and provided further, that the Custodian shall give written notice to the Fund of any such appointment.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and any may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

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Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended, to act as a custodianCustodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act 8 of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or --------------------- times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not -------- relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Fund Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.. 2.12

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, custodian as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 II as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company Company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in --------------------- its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, --------- however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of ------- its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion may, with the prior approval of the Board of Directors of the Fund, appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodiancustodian for a registered investment company, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amendedand any applicable state law or regulation, to act as a custodian, custodian as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article Section 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; provided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.

Appointment of Agents. The Custodian may at any time or times in its discretion appoint (and may at any time remove) any other bank or trust company which is itself qualified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to act as a custodian, as its agent to carry out such of the provisions of this Article 2 as the Custodian may from time to time direct; providedpro- vided, however, that the appointment of any agent shall not relieve the Custodian of any of its responsibilities or liabilities hereunder.