Common use of Rule 38a Clause in Contracts

Rule 38a. 1. Upon reasonable request, you agree to provide your written policies and procedures to the Funds' chief compliance officer for review and the Funds' board of trustees' approval to assist our compliance with Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. You further agree to cooperate with PEPCO in its review of such written policies and procedures, including, without limitation, furnishing such certifications and sub-certifications as PEPCO shall reasonably request from time to time. You agree that you shall promptly notify PEPCO and Funds in the event that a "material compliance matter" (as such term is defined pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇) arises with respect the services you provide under this Agreement.