Common use of Duration and Termination of this Agreement Clause in Contracts

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 25 contracts

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

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Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muni Intermediate Duration Fund Inc), Investment Advisory Agreement (Muni California Intermediate Duration Fund Inc), Investment Advisory Agreement (Preferred Income Strategies Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16two years after the date first above written, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only for so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Directors, or with respect to any one Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, that Fund and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, with respect to any Fund or Funds by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolioapplicable Fund(s), or by the Distributor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Blackrock Eurofund), Distribution Agreement (Merrill Lynch Growth Fund), Distribution Agreement (Blackrock Principal Protected Trust)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Trustees or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Administrator, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Administration Agreement (Wcma Treasury Fund), Administration Agreement (Cma Tax Exempt Fund/), Administration Agreement (Cma Money Fund)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force as to each Fund until May 16, 2002 the second anniversary and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundCompany, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, cast in person or by proxy, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on upon such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any timetime as to a Fund, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Company or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Distribution Agreement (BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc.), Distribution Agreement (BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc.), Distribution Agreement (Merrill Lynch Variable Series Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Janus Mid Cap Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1994 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Janus Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxxx Global Equity Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx High Yield Bond Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16December 31, 2002 1981 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund including a majority of the outstanding shares of each Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the PortfolioFund, or by the Adviser on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Municipal Bond Fund Inc), Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Municipal Bond Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Aggressive Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Income Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16August 30, 2002 2003 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Advisory Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Metropolitan Series Fund Inc

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Money Market Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the X. Xxxx Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16two years after 12 13 the date first above written, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only for so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, Fund and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Merrill Lynch Premier Growth Fund Inc), Class a Shares (Merrill Lynch Focus Twenty Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1999 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxxx Global Equity Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc), Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of continue in effect for two years from the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 of execution and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Ii), Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Ii)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment ManagerFund, or by the Investment Manager Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Mercury Basic Value Fund Inc), Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Basic Value Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 2001 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Diversified Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16two years after the date first above written, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only for so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, Fund and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, with respect to the Fund by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Mercury U S High Yield Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16July 31, 2002 2000, and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Debt Strategies Fund Iii Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16March 15, 2002 1981 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, including a majority of the outstanding shares of each Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the PortfolioFund, or by the Adviser, on sixty days' days written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Corporate Bond Fund Inc/Ny)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16for an initial period of two (2) years, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only thereafter so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundCompany, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Securities of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the PortfolioManager, on sixty fourteen days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Caldwell & Orkin Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundCompany, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioCompany, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioCompany, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management and Investment Advisory Agreement (Readington Holdings Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Income Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1999 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 2001 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in In the event of its assignment, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Administration Agreement (Merrill Lynch Senior Floating Rate Fund Ii Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force with respect to the Fund until May 16April 18, 2002 1999 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved with respect to the Fund at least annually by by: (i) the Board of Directors of the FundDirectors, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, time without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Advisor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (LMH Fund LTD)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16April 30, 2002 1999 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Corporate High Yield Fund Iii Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Aggressive Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Money Market Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in In the event of its assignment, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Administration Agreement (Merrill Lynch Senior Floating Rate Fund Ii Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16for an initial period of two (2) years, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only thereafter so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundCompany, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Securities of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the PortfolioManager, on sixty fourteen days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Caldwell & Orkin Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx High Yield Bond Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16April 30, 2002 1987 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' days written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Merrill Lynch Global Resources Trust /)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16September 21, 2002 1995 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundInvestment Company, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioInvestment Company, cast in person or by proxy, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on upon such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, time without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Investment Company or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioInvestment Company, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Mutual of America Investment Corp)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment ManagerFund, or by the Investment Manager Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Corporate High Yield Fund Iv)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16September 30, 2002 1997 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Municipal Strategy Fund Inc)

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Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 2001 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16_______________, 2002 1999 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as the Management Agreement remains in force and provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, Fund or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, Fund and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the FundManager, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundparties. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Japan Otc Equity Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the FundInvestment Company, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioInvestment Company, cast in person or by proxy, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on upon such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Investment Company or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioInvestment Company, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Mutual of America Institutional Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Scudder Global Equity Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the Portfolio, Fund on sixty days' written days notice to the Investment ManagerAdviser, or by the Investment Manager Adviser, on sixty days' days written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Institutional Intermediate Fund)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research International Stock Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Administrator, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in In the event of its assignment, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Administration Agreement (Merrill Lynch Sr Float Rate Fd)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the X. Xxxx Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of two years thereafter and thereafter shall continue in effectfrom year to year, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Merrill Lynch Value Opportunities Fund, Inc.)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxxx Global Equity Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Diversified Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 2001 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the X. Xxxx Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 ________________ and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muniholdings California Insured Fund v Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16___________, 2002 2001 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muniholdings New York Insured Fund Iv Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years from the date of effectiveness and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Xxxxxxx Global Equity Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16June 30, 2002 2000, and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Debt Strategies Fund Iii Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16September 30, 2002 1995 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muniyield Arizona Fund Inc /Nj/)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 2000 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muniholdings Florida Insured Fund V)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16two years after the date first above written, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effectuntil termination of the Fund, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Income Opportunities Fund 2006 Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16December 31, 2002 2001, and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance specifically is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Investment Adviser, on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Advisory Agreement (Muniholdings New Jersey Insured Fund Iv Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years from the date of effectiveness and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Janus Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Metropolitan Series Fund Inc

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16September 30, 2002 1987 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) by the vote of a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may May be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, penalty by the Board of Directors of the Fund, Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, or by the Distributor, on sixty days' days written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Merrill Lynch Balanced Fd for Inv & Ret)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of continue in effect for two years from the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 of execution and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors Trustees of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Ii)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for a period of one year and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the X. Xxxx Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Brighthouse Funds Trust II)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 for two years from the date of effectiveness and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the Janus Mid Cap Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. (a) This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain continue in force effect with respect to each Portfolio until May 16December 12, 2002 1997, and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only from year to year so long as such continuance continuation is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, including a majority of the directors who are not "interested persons" of the Fund within the meaning of the 1940 Act and who have no direct or indirect interest in this Agreement; provided, however, that this Agreement may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty, on behalf of any or all of the Portfolios, by the Fund, by the Board or, with respect to any Portfolio, by "vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities" (as defined in the 0000 Xxx) of the that Portfolio, or by the Administrator on sixty not less than 60 days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment."

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Administration Agreement (Waterhouse Investors Family of Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager and Sub-Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager or Sub-Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignmentassignment or in the event of the termination of the State Street Research Diversified Portfolio Investment Management Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force with respect to each Fund until May 16____, 2002 1998 and thereafter shall continue in effectthereafter, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved with respect to each Fund at least annually by by: (i) the Board of Directors of the FundDirectors, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of the PortfolioFund, and (ii) a majority of those directors Directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated at any time with respect to the Portfolio at any timea Fund, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares voting securities of such Fund, or by the PortfolioManager, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fundother party. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Management Agreement (O Shaughnessy Funds Inc)

Duration and Termination of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force until May 16, 2002 and thereafter shall continue in effect, but only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Board of Directors of the Fund, or 109 by the vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, and (ii) a majority of those directors who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Portfolio, on sixty days' written notice to the Investment Manager, or by the Investment Manager on sixty days' written notice to the Fund. This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Investment Management Agreement (Metropolitan Series Fund Inc)

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