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EXHIBIT A <br /> MAXIMUM MATURITIES <br /> To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its investments with anticipated <br /> cash flow requirements. Because of inherent difficulties in accurately forecasting cash <br /> flow requirements, a portion of the portfolio should be continuously invested in readily <br /> available funds. Where this Policy does not specify a maximum remaining maturity at <br /> the time of the investment, no investment shall be made in any security that at the time <br /> of the investment has a term remaining to maturity in excess of five years. <br /> The City may directly invest in securities maturing more than five years from the date of <br /> purchase if they are authorized by the City Council. After Council authorization, no <br /> waiting period is required before such an investment is made. <br /> The City may invest proceeds of bond issuances or certificates of participation for a <br /> term exceeding five years, provided the City Council authorizes such investments as <br /> part of the legal documents. <br /> INTERNAL CONTROL <br /> The Director of Finance shall establish an annual process of independent review by an <br /> external auditor to prevent loss of funds arising from fraud, theft, staff errors and <br /> irregularities, misrepresentations by third parties, misuse, or imprudent actions by staff. <br /> This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and <br /> procedures. <br /> PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br /> The investment portfolio will be designed to obtain a market average rate of return. <br /> Safety and liquidity, however, will continue to be the predominant emphasis. <br /> REPORTING <br /> The Director of Finance will submit a monthly report to the City Council on the status of <br /> the City's investment portfolio no later than sixty days after the end of each month. This <br /> report shall include the types of investments, the amount of money invested with various <br /> institutions, purchase and maturity dates, and yield on investments. The Director of <br /> Finance will certify that the investment portfolio is in compliance with the investment <br /> policy and that it will meet cash flow needs for the next six months. <br /> INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION <br /> The City's investment policy will be submitted annually to Council for adoption. <br /> 9 <br />