Sec. 31.09.02.12. Voting Rights

To the extent an insurer deems it necessary to comply with any applicable state or federal laws, with respect to any separate account, including, without limitation, a separate account which is a management investment company or unit investment trust, the insurer may provide for persons having an interest therein appropriate voting and other rights and special procedures for the conduct of the business of the account, including without limitation special rights and procedures relating to investment policy, investment advisory services, selection of independent public accountants, and the selection of a committee, the members of which need not be otherwise affiliated with the company, to manage the business of the account.