The Role of Independent Investment Company Directors

February 23, 1999     Introductory Remarks     Overview     Negotiating Fees and Expenses     Fund Distribution Arrangements     Fund Portfolio Brokerage     Valuation of Fund Portfolio Securities & Portfolio Liquidity February 24, 1999     Opening Remarks     Fund Disclosure and Communications     Role of Director in Acquistion of Investment     Issues for Independent Directors of Closed-End Funds     Enchancing the Effectiveness of Independent Directors (pt.1)     Enchancing the Effectiveness of Independent Directors (pt.2)     Closing Remarks

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