Section 129.95 - Investment policy; adoption by governing body.
INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS (EXCERPT)
Act 20 of 1943
129.95 Investment policy; adoption by governing body.
Sec. 5.
(1) Not more than 180 days after the end of a public corporation's first fiscal year that ends after the effective date of the amendatory act that repealed section 2, a governing body, in consultation with the investment officer, shall adopt an investment policy that, at a minimum, includes all of the following:
(a) A statement of the purpose, scope, and objectives of the policy, including safety, diversification, liquidity, and return on investment.
(b) A delegation of authority to make investments.
(c) A list of authorized investment instruments. If the policy authorizes an investment in mutual funds, it shall indicate whether the authorization is limited to securities whose intention is to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share or also includes securities whose net asset value per share may fluctuate on a periodic basis.
(d) A statement concerning safekeeping, custody, and prudence.
(2) A governing body that as of the effective date of the amendatory act that repealed section 2 has adopted an investment policy that substantially complies with the minimum requirements under subsection (1) is not in violation of this section as long as that policy remains in effect.
History: Add. 1997, Act 196, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1997