Common use of Effective Period, Termination and Amendment Clause in Contracts

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated with respect to any Portfolio by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio ; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, provided and may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailingParties; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board of the Fund has approved the initial use by each Portfolio of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Fund's Board has approved the initial use by each Portfolio of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing organizational documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) with respect to any Portfolio substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above below to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. The Custodian may terminate this Agreement only if it ceases to provide, or to offer to provide, services substantially similar to those provided herein to customers that are not affiliates of the Custodian, and then only upon 180 days' prior written notice to the Fund. The Fund may terminate this Agreement at any time upon at least 30 days' prior written notice to the Custodian, except that no notice shall be necessary if the Fund terminates this Agreement as a result of any act by the Custodian that could give rise to a claim for indemnification under Article 13. Upon termination of the Contractthis Agreement, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. 15.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Sub-Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.13 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary Clerk or an Assistant Secretary Clerk that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary Clerk or an Assistant Secretary Clerk that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940; and provided, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund Custodian shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, regulations or any provision of the Declarations of Trust or By-Laws of the Fund's governing documents; and provided, and further providedfurther, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Custodian may at any time time, by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodianof Directors, or (ii) the Trustees of the Fund, as the case may be, immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Sub-Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contractthis Agreement, the Fund Custodian shall pay to the Sub-Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Sub-Custodian for its reimbursable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This The Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by be action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each Portfolio until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, Portfolio as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsTrust Instrument, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Termination of the Contract with respect to one Portfolio (but less than all of the Portfolios) will not constitute termination of the Contract, and the terms of the Contract continue to apply to the other Portfolios.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedprovide, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsAgreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio ; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become --------------------------------------------- effective as of its execution, execution and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, . The parties may be amended mutually agree to amend this Agreement at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and time. Either party may be terminated by either party terminate this Agreement by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparty at the address listed in Paragraph 34, such the termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian Wachovia shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof Paragraph 8 in the absence of receipt of an initial a certificate from Customer's secretary containing the resolution of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary Board regarding the Board's determination that it is reasonable to rely on Wachovia to perform the Board responsibilities delegated pursuant to this Agreement to Wachovia as Foreign Custody Manager of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemTrust, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund Customer shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Customer may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian Wachovia by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Wachovia or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event the Comptroller of the appointment of Currency appoints a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency Wachovia or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund Customer shall pay to the Custodian such Wachovia all uncontested compensation as may be due as of the date of termination. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect any liabilities either party owes to the other arising under this Agreement prior to such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementstermination.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemFund, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemFund; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a each Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the each Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities Systemeach Fund, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemeach Fund; provided further, however, that the a Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's its governing documents, and further provided, that the a Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the each Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementsas provided herein.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Declaration of Trust or the Fund's governing documentsBy-Laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Commissioner of Banks for the Currency Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery deliver or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Managers of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Managers has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.11.A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Managers has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Managers has reviewed the use used by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documents, and further provided, (b) that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Managers (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its executionthe date set forth below, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect (i) in the case of termination by a Portfolio not sooner than thirty one hundred eighty (30180) days after the date of such delivery or mailing or (ii) in the case of termination by the Custodian not sooner than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of such delivery or mailing, except that, in the event of a breach of this Contract on the part of the Fund, such termination shall not take effect sooner than sixty (60) days thereafter; provided, however that the Custodian shall not not, with respect to a Fund Portfolio, act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not not, with respect to a Fund Portfolio, act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsCharter, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its the Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency relevant Federal or State agency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the this Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its Custodian's reasonable out-of-pocket costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements in connection therewith, such termination to be conducted in a professional and businesslike manner.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty one hundred twenty (30120) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsAgreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the FundTrust's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund Trust on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemFund, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemFund; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its the Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemFund, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemFund; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940Act, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documents, Articles of Incorporation and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund the Trust of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, (b) that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party the Fund, the Custodian or the Sub-Custodian by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Sub-Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Sub-Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio ; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Sub-Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Sub-Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Sub-Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Sub-Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Sub-Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. 12. Successor Custodian If a successor custodian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall, upon termination, deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having an aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all of the Fund's securities held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect. 13.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state estate regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsTrust’s Declaration of Trust or By-laws, and further provided, that the Fund Trust on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.or

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements as contemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of the date of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemFund, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a the Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemFund; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its the Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 .12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its executionthe date set forth below, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect (i) in the case of termination by the Fund not sooner than thirty one hundred eighty (30180) days after the date of such delivery or mailing or (ii) in the case of termination by the Custodian not sooner than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of such delivery or mailing, except that, in the event of a breach of this Contract on the part of the Fund, such termination shall not take effect sooner than sixty (60) days thereafter; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsCharter, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its the Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, Custodian or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency relevant Federal or State agency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the this Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its Custodian's reasonable out-of-pocket costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements in connection therewith, such termination to be conducted in a professional and businesslike manner.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed the use by such the Fund of such Securities System as required, in each case, by Rule 17f-4 under the Direct Paper SystemInvestment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto Custodian and the Fund and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Fund that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such of the Fund of such Securities System, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the Direct Paper System1940 Act, as amended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation or By-Laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursementsdisbursements as contemplated by this Contract.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of -30- 32 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further further, provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however HOWEVER, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, to the Direct Paper Systemextent required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, howeverHOWEVER, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further providedFURTHER PROVIDED, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of or an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 3.3 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 3.4 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing charter or other organizational documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Section 14.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect with respect to each Portfolio until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, Portfolio as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use use- of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsTrust Instrument, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. Termination of the Contract with respect to one Portfolio (but less than all of the Portfolios) will not constitute termination of the Contract, and the terms of the Contract continue to apply to the other Portfolios.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.1OA hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors/Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors/Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation/Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors/Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, 1940 as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Declaration of Trust or the Fund's governing documentsBy-Laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Commissioner of Banks for the Currency Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such U.S. Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian The Chase Manhattan Bank shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 8 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities Depository or Book Entry System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities Depository and/or Book Entry System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian The Chase Manhattan Bank by giving notice as described above to the CustodianThe Chase Manhattan Bank, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian The Chase Manhattan Bank by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian The Chase Manhattan Bank such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian The Chase Manhattan Bank for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.l0 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the [Direct Paper Paper] System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid prepaid, to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Sub-Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.13 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary Clerk or an Assistant Secretary Clerk that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary Clerk or an Assistant Secretary Clerk that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940; and provided, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund Custodian shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, regulations or any provision of the Declarations of Trust or By-Laws of the Fund's governing documents; and provided, and further providedfurther, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Custodian may at any time time, by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodianof Directors, or (ii) the Trustees of the Fund, as the case may be, immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Sub-Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contractthis Agreement, the Fund Custodian shall pay to the Sub-Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Sub- Custodian for its reimbursable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal federal, state or state other jurisdictional regulations, or any provision of the Declaration of Trust or the Fund's governing documentsBy-Laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Commissioner of Banks for the Currency Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 3.3 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 19401940 Act, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 3.4 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing charter or other organizational documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund Trust on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party the Fund or the Custodian by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyparties, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company 1940 Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its the Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2. 10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.Directors

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver receive for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio -------- act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund the Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended amended, and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws of the Fund's governing documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This The Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by be action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty THIRTY (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailingDAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SUCH DELIVERY OR MAILING; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 .12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemSECRETARY THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS REVIEWED THE USE BY THE FUND OF THE DIRECT PAPER SYSTEM; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as as, amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund a, Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use ,of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an ;annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of to the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 II.L. hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 II.L.1 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such the Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Commissioner of Banks for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust or the By-laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either any party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other partyin accordance with Section 21, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund the any Customer act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary Proper Instructions that the Board of the Fund such Customer has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Customer and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund such Customer has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Customer of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemAct; provided further, however, that the Fund each Customer shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentssuch Customer’s Constitutive Documents, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds each Customer may at any time by action of its Board (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian with respect to such Customer, by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the this Contract, the Fund Customers shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30thirty(30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may not be assigned by the Custodian without consent of the Fund, may be amended at any time as to the Contract or the fee ONLY by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 L of Article II hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state laws or regulations, or any provision of the governing documents of the Fund's governing documents, and further providedFURTHER PROVIDED, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its it s execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto thereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however HOWEVER, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, to the Direct Paper Systemextent required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, howeverHOWEVER, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further providedFURTHER PROVIDED, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costscots, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsTrust Indenture, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements, in each determined in accordance with the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (as such schedule may be amended from time to time as agreed upon by the Fund and the Custodian).

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees, (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Directors have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds fund may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such -14- C/M 11212.0012 304365.1 termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund the Trust of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsits Agreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has Trust have approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has Trustees have reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund the Trust of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank 12 or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii11) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Corporation has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemamended; provided further, however, that the Fund Corporation shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Corporation may at any time by action of its Board of Directors (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. This Contract may not be assigned by one party without the written consent of the other party; such assignment to take effect not sooner than sixty (60) days after the date of the written consent. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund Corporation shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract Agreement shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.9 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Portfolio, as required by Rule 17f-4 under the 1940 Act and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, however, that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract Agreement in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the FundTrust's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund Trust on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract Agreement in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. 23 Upon termination of the ContractAgreement, the Fund Trust on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its reasonable costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, provided however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund of such Securities SystemPortfolio, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper SystemPortfolio; provided further, further however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsAgreement and Declaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.12A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust Trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This The Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty sixty (3060) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however however, that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 2.12 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such the Fund of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper System; provided furtherPROVIDED FURTHER, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsArticles of Incorporation, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds may at any time by be action of its Board of Directors (iI) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice notices as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid pre paid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; providedPROVIDED, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors of the Fund has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund Portfolio of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund Portfolio act under Section 2.11 2.10A hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Directors has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund Portfolio and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Directors has reviewed the use by such Fund Portfolio of the Direct Paper System; provided PROVIDED further, however, that the Fund shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsCharter and By Laws, and further provided, that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Portfolios may at any time by action of its Board of Directors, (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements. 15. SUCCESSOR CUSTODIAN If a successor custodian for the Fund, or one or more of the Portfolios shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Fund, the Custodian shall, upon termination deliver to such successor custodian at the office of the Custodian, duly endorsed and in the form for transfer, all securities of each applicable Portfolio then held by it hereunder and shall transfer to an account of the successor custodian all of the securities of each such Portfolio held in a Securities System. If no such successor custodian shall be appointed, the Custodian shall, in like manner, upon receipt of a certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors of the Fund, deliver at the office of the Custodian and transfer such securities, funds and other properties in accordance with such vote. In the event that no written order designating a successor custodian or certified copy of a vote of the Board of Directors shall have been delivered to the Custodian on or before the date when such termination shall become effective, then the Custodian shall have the right to deliver to a bank or trust company, which is a "bank" as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, doing business in Boston, Massachusetts, of its own selection, having any aggregate capital, surplus, and undivided profits, as shown by its last published report, of not less than $25,000,000, all securities, funds and other properties held by the Custodian on behalf of each applicable Portfolio and all instruments held by the Custodian relative thereto and all other property held by it under this Contract and to transfer to an account of such successor custodian all the securities of each such Portfolio held in any Securities System. Thereafter, such bank or trust company shall be the successor of the Custodian under this Contract. In the event that securities, funds and other properties remain in the possession of the Custodian after the date of termination hereof owing to failure of the Fund to procure the certified copy of the vote referred to or of the Board of Directors to appoint a successor custodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to fair compensation for its services during such period as the Custodian retains possession of such securities, funds and other properties and the provisions of this Contract relating to the duties and obligations of the Custodian shall remain in full force and effect. 16.

Effective Period, Termination and Amendment. This Contract shall become effective as of its execution, shall continue in full force and effect until terminated as hereinafter provided, may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties hereto and may be terminated by either party by an instrument in writing delivered or mailed, postage prepaid to the other party, such termination to take effect not sooner than thirty (30) days after the date of such delivery or mailing; provided, however that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.10 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of Trustees of the Fund Trust has approved the initial use of a particular Securities System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund Trustees has reviewed any subsequent change regarding the use by such Fund the Trust of such Securities System, as required in each case by Rule 17f-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and that the Custodian shall not with respect to a Fund act under Section 2.11 hereof in the absence of receipt of an initial certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board has approved the initial use of the Direct Paper System by such Fund and the receipt of an annual certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary that the Board of the Fund has reviewed the use by such Fund of the Direct Paper Systemand; provided further, however, (a) that the Fund Trust shall not amend or terminate this Contract in contravention of any applicable federal or state regulations, or any provision of the Fund's governing documentsDeclaration of Trust, and further provided, (b) that the Fund on behalf of one or more of the Funds Trust may at any time by action of its Board of Trustees (i) substitute another bank or trust company for the Custodian by giving notice as described above to the Custodian, or (ii) immediately terminate this Contract in the event of the appointment of a conservator or receiver for the Custodian by the Comptroller of the Currency or upon the happening of a like event at the direction of an appropriate regulatory agency or court of competent jurisdiction. Upon termination of the Contract, the Fund Trust shall pay to the Custodian such compensation as may be due as of the date of such termination and shall likewise reimburse the Custodian for its costs, expenses and disbursements.