File #: MISC 20-16    Version: 1 Name: INVESTMENT POLICY
Type: Miscellaneous Item Status: Passed
File created: 7/23/2020 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 8/4/2020 Final action: 8/18/2020
Title: The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving changes to the City Investment Policy to update the members of the Investment Committee. Discussion and Action.
Indexes: Fiscal Policies and Management
Attachments: 1. City of Maricopa Investment Policy

TITLE

The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving changes to the City Investment Policy to update the members of the Investment Committee.  Discussion and Action.

 

AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION

The City seeks to maximize investment earnings on City funds that are not otherwise needed to be expended immediately.  For the City of Maricopa, the primary investment objectives are 1) safety of the investments, 2) liquidity of the investments to meet future cash flow needs and 3) yield on investments.  The safety of the investments is the highest priority.

 

The changes to the City's Investment Policy include changing position titles to reflect the current positions of Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer responsibilities in conjunction with the Investment Committee.

 

Reporting investment activity and oversight of the custodian reconciliations will remain with the Chief Financial Officer.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve the City's Investment Policy.