(A) The City Manager shall maintain a list of financial institutions authorized to provide investment services to the city. In addition, a list shall be maintained of approved security brokers/dealers selected by creditworthiness, who maintain an office in the commonwealth.
(B) All financial institutions and broker/dealers who desire to provide investment services to the city shall supply the City Manager with information sufficient to adequately evaluate the institution (must have offices physically located in the state) and answer any and all inquiries posed by the City Manager or the governing body, including the following information:
(1) Audited financial statements;
(2) Regulatory reports on financial conditions;
(3) Written memorandum of agreement for the deposit of public funds or trading resolution as appropriate;
(4) Proof of National Association of Security Dealers certification and proof of state registration; and
(5) Any additional information considered necessary to allow the city Manger to evaluate the creditworthiness of the institution.
(C) No financial institution shall be selected as a depository of the city funds if the city funds on deposit at any time will exceed 5% of the institution’s capital stock and surplus.
(D) The City Manager shall evaluate the financial capacity and creditworthiness of financial institutions and broker/dealers prior to the placement of the city. The City Manager shall conduct an annual review of the financial condition and registrations of financial institutions and broker/dealers and based on the review, make any recommendations regarding investment policy or program changes determined to be necessary.
(Ord. 210.3-12-94, passed 12-29-1994)