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CRA Instruction Sheet HEADING 1. Jurisdiction of Organization — This is the state, territory, or country where the entity was organized. 2. Tax Identification Number — Used by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. 3. Business Trust — A "business trust" as used in this Certificate (CRA) is a legal trust set up for the purpose of business in Delaware and Massachusetts. The purpose of a business trust is to operate a profit venture for the beneficiaries of the trust. 4. Governmental Entity (specify type) — Examples of governmental entities include municipality, county, state, government agency, school board, etc. A. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY This is a statement regarding the purpose of this Certificate (CRA). B. CERTIFICATION — By Entity Type 1. Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership/LLP, Unincorporated Association, or Business Trust — The appropriate officer must certify that the goveming body of the Customer has adopted resolutions authorizing the actions and agreements described in this Certificate (CRA). After reading this paragraph, proceed to Section C. 2. Govemmental Entity — There are 2 types of officials who may make the certifications in this Certificate (CRA) for a governmental entity, either a Certifying Official, or a Financial Officer. • Certifying Official — This is a person who has been elected /appointed /charged with the responsibility for the official records of the govemmental entity that they represent, and holds an office comparable to a corporate secretary, e.g., for example, the Town or County Clerk, the Secretary of the School Board • Financial Officer - This is used for persons holding a specific governmental office which has been authorized by law to establish and administer Accounts for the govemmental entity they represent, e.g., State Treasurer. After reading this paragraph, proceed to Section C. 3. Trust — (Other than a business trust) - The trustee or trustees must certify that all actions and agreements described in this Certificate (CRA) are in accordance with all requirements of law and of the Customer's trust agreement and all other governing documents. After reading this paragraph, proceed to Section C. 4. Joint Venture — Each joint venturer must certify that all actions and agreements described in this Certificate (CRA) are authorized. After reading this paragraph, proceed to Section C. 5. Sole Proprietor — This section indicates who may take the actions described in this Certificate on behalf of the owner of the sole proprietorship. If any person will be authorized to act on the behalf of the sole proprietor, they must be designated in this Certificate (CRA). This person will be known as "Attorney -in- Fact ". A sole proprietor is not required to have an "Attorney -In- Fact ". After reading and filling in this paragraph, if applicable, proceed to Section C. C. AUTHORIZATIONS (Applicable to all Types of Organizations) 6. Account Opening — This section identifies those persons (Account Managers) who will have authority to open Accounts for the entity ribed in this Certificate (CRA). Entity Type If this section is left blank, the following persons are "Account Managers" authorized to open accounts Corporation, Unincorporated Association Any person holding an officer title with Customer LLC, Partnership, LLP Any member, manager, general partner, or trustee, as applicable, of Customer Sole Proprietor The Customer individually (i.e., the owner of the Business) or an Attorney -in -Fact, if designated by the owner of the business Trust (Other than a Business Trust) Each individual trustee or as specified in the trust agreement Joint Venture Each joint venturer Governmental Entity • If Customer is a governmental entity whose financial affairs are directed by a Financial Officer, "Account Manager" means only the Financial Officer. • If Customer is a governmental entity whose financial affairs are directed by a governmental body, "Account Manager" means only the Certifying Official PN: 1125418 DOC ID: 3 Page 9 of 51