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• <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CIT� <br /> TI�VESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES <br /> ��� <br /> I. SCOPE __ <br /> Scope: This policy shall cover all investments for all City and Redevelopment Agency <br /> (hereinafter all references to City shall inc/ude the City and Redeve/opment Agency) <br /> funds in the custody and control of the City Treasur�r and which are accounted for in <br /> the City's Comprehensive Annua/ Financia/ Report except for emp/oyee retirement <br /> funds (Defemed Compensation funds and P. E. R. S. funds), which ars administered <br /> separately. <br /> II. STANDARD OF CARE <br /> Prudence: All investments shall be made within the policy �framework of liquidity and <br /> safety with judgment and care which a person of prudence and intelligence wou/d, <br /> under circumstances when prevailing, exercise in the management of his✓her afiairs. <br /> Ethics: O�cers and emp/oyees involved in the investment process shall refrain from <br /> personal business activity thaf could conflict with proper execution of the investment <br /> program or which cou/d impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. All <br /> investment personnel shall comply with reporting r�equirements of applicable state laws <br /> including annual filing of Statements of Economic Interests. <br /> III. OBJECTIVE <br /> The primary investment objectives of this policy in oroler of priorities are: <br /> Safety: Safety of the principal shall be the top priority in consideration of any <br /> investment undertaken by the City Treasurer. The portfolio shall be so diversified <br /> that the /osses, if any, on particular securities or from an institute shall be offset <br /> by the revenue generated from ofher investments. The intention is to hold <br /> , investments until maturity unless the City will realize a profit by liquidating the <br /> investment prior to maturity. The City shall seek to preserve principal by <br /> mitigating credit risk and interest rafe risk. <br /> Credit risk - defined as the /oss due to failure of the issuer of a security, shall be <br /> mitigated by investing in investment grade securities and by diversifying the <br /> investment portfolio so that failure of any one issue does not unduly harm the <br /> City's capital base and cash flow. <br />