____ Act as plan administrator as that term is used in ERISA, and in the management and exercise of discretionary authority over the disposition of plan assets and management and interpretation of the plan

____ Review the plan adoption agreement and/or plan document prepared by the TPA for accuracy, have the documents reviewed by legal counsel as desired, and execute the final version within 30 days of receipt

____ If a “takeover” of an existing plan, provide the TPA with a copy of the plan’s existing adoption agreement or document and any related documentation necessary for the completion of a replacement adoption agreement or document

____ Inform the TPA of any changes that necessitate an amendment to the plan adoption agreement or document at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such change

____ Complete the TPA’s annual “Data Request Packet” (DRP) and assume all responsibility for the accuracy of such data

____ Submit the completed DRP to the TPA as soon as administratively feasible following the end of the plan year

____ Verify the accuracy of the responses on all governmental forms prepared by the TPA

____ Return properly signed governmental forms to the TPA in a manner that permits the TPA to submit the same to the IRS prior to the normal or extended filing deadline

____ Inform the TPA when a participant is eligible for a withdrawal from the plan including distribution upon termination, loan, hardship withdrawal, or in-service withdrawal; assume responsibility for completion and execution of forms associated with such transactions

____  Be responsible for the withholding and deposit of taxes associated with plan distributions directly or through the plan’s investment company

____ Respond to the TPA’s annual letter addressing participant distributions and Form 1099R preparation by the deadline stated within the letter