Common use of Actions Permitted without Express Authority Clause in Contracts

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for and reported to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund:; 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors/Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, collection checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the FundFund and provided that the Fund shall not object to such payments; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, collection checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreementcontract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be promptly accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the FundFund and provided that the Fund shall not object to such payments; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, collection checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and end other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund on behalf of the Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items financial assets relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities or other financial assets in temporary form for securities or other financial assets in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property other financial assets of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities Securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(b) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(c) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities Securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Boardprovided in Proper Instructions.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors/Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items financial assets relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities or other financial assets in temporary form for securities or other financial assets in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary non‑discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property other financial assets of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the FundFund and/or a Portfolio, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund Portfolios except as otherwise directed by the Fund's Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its ------------------------------------------- discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted -------- for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1: (a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2; (b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3; (c) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4and (d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided, that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardDirectors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund with respect to a Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED PROVIDED, that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(b) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(c) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardManaging General Partners of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for and reported to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form;; Information Classification: Limited Access 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2(b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(c) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor de minimis expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the applicable Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Trust on behalf of the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardSponsor on behalf of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio: (a) make payments (not to exceed $10,000 with respect to any Portfolio before an accounting shall be made to the Fund) to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to Fund on behalf of the Fund; 2Portfolio; (b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3; (c) endorse for collection, in the name of the FundPortfolio, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4and (d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund Portfolio except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreementcontract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities secur- ities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the applicable Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the such Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the such Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the such Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of such Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be identified in writing and accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees or officers of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) applicable Fund on behalf of each applicable Portfolio: make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) Fund on behalf of the Portfolio; surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) ; endorse for collection, in the name of the FundPortfolio, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) and in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund Portfolio except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: : 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; ; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; ; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for and reported to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property other Investments of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.Board of Trustees. 20

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its ------------------------------------------- discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2(b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(c) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items financial assets relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities or other financial assets in temporary form for securities or other financial assets in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property other financial assets of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form;form;\ 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) : make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) ; surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) ; endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) and in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreementcontract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts drafts, and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer transfer, and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form in exchange for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.Board of Trustees of the

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Corporation with respect to a Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Corporation.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract not to exceed $1,000 per item, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the FundFund on a monthly basis; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian Bank may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund:; 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, ,. attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its ------------------------------------------- discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments -------- shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items financial assets relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender Surrender securities or other financial assets in temporary form for securities or other financial assets in definitive form; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary non‑discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property other financial assets of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the applicable Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: ; 1) make Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; ; 2) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; ; 3) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and and 4) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Funda Portfolio: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the FundPortfolios; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the FundPortfolios, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund Portfolios except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided, that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable negotiab1e instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian ------------------------------------------- may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in ------------------------------------------- its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted -------- for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardTrustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED contract; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2(b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(c) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardDirectors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other their negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: : 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; ; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; ; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreementcontract, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be promptly accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.Trustees of the Fund

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may may, in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) . make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided, that all such payments shall be accounted for by the Custodian to the Fund; 2) . surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) . endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) . in general, attend to all non-discretionary nondiscretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardFund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; ; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; ; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1(a) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2(b) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(c) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(d) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the FundPortfolio: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor transactional expenses of handling securities investments or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the FundPortfolio; 2) surrender securities investments in temporary form for securities investments in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the FundPortfolio, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities investments and property of the Fund Portfolio except as otherwise directed by the BoardPortfolio.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: (1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided, that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; (2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; (3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and (4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Directors of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund:: 20 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to -------- the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this AgreementContract, PROVIDED that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2) surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3) endorse for collection, in the name of - the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4) in general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the BoardBoard of Trustees of the Fund.

Actions Permitted without Express Authority. The Custodian may in its discretion, without express authority from the Fund: 1) make : Make payments to itself or others for minor expenses of handling securities or other similar items relating to its duties under this Agreement, PROVIDED ; provided that all such payments shall be accounted for to the Fund; 2(1) surrender Surrender securities in temporary form for securities in definitive form; 3(2) endorse Endorse for collection, in the name of the Fund, checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments; and 4(3) in In general, attend to all non-discretionary details in connection with the sale, exchange, substitution, purchase, transfer and other dealings with the securities and property of the Fund except as otherwise directed by the Board.