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Exhibit (h)(9)
THE GALAXY FUND
ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT
Amendment No. 8
As of September 5, 2000
PFPC Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, Massachusetts 01581
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to confirm that the undersigned, The Galaxy
Fund (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, has agreed that the
Administration Agreement between the Trust and PFPC Inc. ("PFPC") (formerly
known as First Data Investor Services Group, Inc.) dated as of June 1, 1997 (the
"Agreement") is herewith amended to provide that PFPC shall be the administrator
for the Trust's Pan Asia Fund on the terms and conditions contained in the
Agreement.
If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding,
will you so indicate by signing and returning to us the enclosed copy hereof.
Very truly yours,
THE GALAXY FUND
By: /s/ John T. O'Neill
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Name: John T. O'Neill
Title: President
Accepted:
PFPC INC.
By: /s/ Stephen M. Wynne
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Name: Stephen M. Wynne
Title: Executive Vice President
