I strongly oppose the NYSE's proposal to eliminate annual shareholder meetings for closed-end funds. This change would strip investors of their fundamental right to hold trustees accountable through regular elections - a right we've had for a century. It's alarming that the NYSE would even consider such a proposal, which clearly prioritizes fund managers' interests over those of investors. Allowing trustees to potentially serve unchecked for life goes against basic principles of corporate governance and shareholder rights. As an investor, I find it unacceptable that the NYSE would attempt to push through a rule that so blatantly disregards our interests. I urge the SEC to reject this proposal and maintain the long-standing requirement for annual elections, which is crucial for protecting closed-end fund investors' rights and ensuring proper oversight of fund management.