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VA Code § 2.2-4510 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4510. Investment of funds in corporate notes

A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Commonwealth, all public officers, municipal corporations, other political subdivisions and all other public bodies of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to them or within their control, other than sinking funds, in high quality corporate notes with maturities of no more than five years that have received at least two of the following ratings: (i) at least Aa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (ii) at least AA by Standard and Poor's; or (iii) at least AA by Fitch Ratings, Inc.B. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any qualified public entity of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to it or within its control, other than sinking funds, in high quality corporate notes that have received at least two of the following ratings: (i) at least A by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (ii) at least A by Standard and Poor's; or (iii) at least A by Fitch Ratings, Inc.As used in this section, "qualified public entity" means any state agency or institution of the Commonwealth, having an internal or external public funds manager with professional investment management capabilities.C. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of the Treasury may invest any and all moneys belonging to it or within its control, other than sinking funds, in high quality corporate notes with a rating of at least BBB or Baa2 by two rating agencies. One of the two qualifying ratings shall be (i) at least Baa2 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (ii) at least BBB by Standard and Poor's; or (iii) at least BBB by Fitch Ratings, Inc. With regard to investment securities rated below A, the Commonwealth Treasury Board shall establish strict investment guidelines concerning the investment in such securities and monitor the performance of the securities for compliance with the investment guidelines.1987, c. 187, § 2.1-328.10; 1988, c. 834; 1994, c. 145; 2001, c. 844; 2002, cc. 18, 438; 2005, c. 30; 2020, c. 333.
VA Code § 2.2-4511 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4511. Investment of funds in asset-backed securities

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any qualified public entity of the Commonwealth may invest any and all moneys belonging to it or within its control, other than sinking funds, in asset-backed securities with a duration of no more than five years with a rating of at least AAA or Aaa by two rating agencies. One of the two qualifying ratings shall be (i) at least Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (ii) at least AAA by Standard and Poor's; or (iii) at least AAA by Fitch Ratings, Inc.As used in this section, "qualified public entity" means any state agency, institution of the Commonwealth or statewide authority created under the laws of the Commonwealth having an internal or external public funds manager with professional investment management capabilities.1994, c. 145, § 2.1-328.13; 1997, c. 29; 2001, c. 844; 2020, c. 333.
VA Code § 2.2-4512 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4512. Investment of funds by State Treasurer in obligations of foreign sovereign governments

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Treasurer may invest unexpended or excess moneys in any fund or account over which he has custody and control, other than sinking funds, in fully hedged debt obligations of sovereign governments and companies that are fully guaranteed by such sovereign governments with a maturity of no more than five years that have received at least two of the following ratings: (i) at least Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (ii) at least AAA by Standard and Poor's; or (iii) at least AAA by Fitch Ratings, Inc.Not more than 10 percent of the total funds of the Commonwealth available for investment may be invested in the manner described in this section.1988, c. 461, § 2.1-328.11; 2001, c. 844; 2020, c. 333.
VA Code § 2.2-4513 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4513. Investments by transportation commissions

Transportation commissions that provide rail service may invest in, if required as a condition to obtaining insurance, participate in, or purchase insurance provided by, foreign insurance companies that insure railroad operations.1988, c. 834, § 2.1-328.12; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4513.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4513.1. Investment of funds in qualified investment pools

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 (§ 15.2-1300 et seq.) of Chapter 13 of Title 15.2, in any locality in which the authority to invest moneys belonging to or within the control of the locality has been granted to its elected treasurer, the treasurer may act on behalf of his locality to become a participating political subdivision in qualified investment pools without an ordinance adopted by the locality approving a joint exercise of power agreement. For purposes of this section, "qualified investment pool" means a jointly administered investment pool organized as a trust fund pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 15.2 that has a professional investment manager.B. Investments in qualified investment pools described in this section shall comply with the requirements of this chapter applicable to municipal corporations and other political subdivisions.C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to local trusts established pursuant to Article 8 (§ 15.2-1544 et seq.) of Chapter 15 of Title 15.2 to fund postemployment benefits other than pensions.2017, cc. 792, 819.
VA Code § 2.2-4514 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4514. Commonwealth and its political subdivisions as trustee of public funds; standard of care in investing such funds

Public funds held by the Commonwealth, public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and any other public body of the Commonwealth shall be held in trust for the citizens of the Commonwealth. Any investment of such funds pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be made solely in the interest of the citizens of the Commonwealth and with the care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the conduct of an enterprise of a like character and with like aims.1996, c. 437, § 2.1-328.14; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4515 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4515. Collateral and safekeeping arrangements

Securities purchased pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be held by the public official, municipal corporation or other political subdivision or public body or its custodial agent who may not otherwise be a counterparty to the investment transaction. Securities held on the books of the custodial agent by a custodial agent shall be held in the name of the municipal corporation, political subdivision or other public body subject to the public body's order of withdrawal. The responsibilities of the public official, municipal corporation, political subdivision or other public body shall be evidenced by a written agreement that shall provide for delivery of the securities by the custodial agent in the event of default by a counterparty to the investment transaction.As used in this section, "counterparty" means the issuer or seller of a security, an agent purchasing a security on behalf of a public official, municipal corporation, political subdivision or other public body or the party responsible for repurchasing securities underlying a repurchase agreement.The provisions of this section shall not apply to (i) investments with a maturity of less than 31 calendar days or (ii) the State Treasurer, who shall comply with safekeeping guidelines issued by the Treasury Board or to endowment funds invested in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, Chapter 11 (§ 64.2-1100 et seq.) of Title 64.2.1988, c. 834, § 2.1-329.01; 2001, c. 844; 2008, c. 184.
VA Code § 2.2-4516 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4516. Liability of treasurers or public depositors

When investments are made in accordance with this chapter, no treasurer or public depositor shall be liable for any loss therefrom in the absence of negligence, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance on his part or on the part of his assistants or employees.1979, c. 135, § 2.1-329.1; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4517 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4517. Contracts on interest rates, currency, cash flow or on other basis

A. Any state entity may enter into any contract or other arrangement that is determined to be necessary or appropriate to place the obligation or investment of the state entity, as represented by bonds or investments, in whole or in part, on the interest rate cash flow or other basis desired by the state entity. Such contract or other arrangement may include contracts providing for payments based on levels of, or changes in, interest rates. These contracts or arrangements may be entered into by the state entity in connection with, or incidental to, entering into, or maintaining any (i) agreement that secures bonds or (ii) investment, or contract providing for investment, otherwise authorized by law. These contracts and arrangements may contain such payment, security, default, remedy, and other terms and conditions as determined by the state entity, after giving due consideration to the creditworthiness of the counterparty or other obligated party, including any rating by a nationally recognized rating agency, and any other criteria as may be appropriate. The determinations referred to in this subsection may be made by the Treasury Board, the governing body of the state entity or any public funds manager with professional investment capabilities duly authorized by the Treasury Board or the governing body of any state entity authorized to issue such obligations to make such determinations.As used in this section, "state entity" means the Commonwealth and all agencies, authorities, boards and institutions of the Commonwealth.B. Any money set aside and pledged to secure payments of bonds or any of the contracts entered into pursuant to this section may be invested in accordance with this chapter and may be pledged to and used to service any of the contracts or other arrangements entered into pursuant to this section.2002, c. 407.
VA Code § 2.2-4518 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 45 - Investment of Public Funds Act|§ 2.2-4518. Investment of funds in deposits

A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Commonwealth and all public officers, municipal corporations, other political subdivisions, and all other public bodies of the Commonwealth, each referred to in this section as a "public entity," may invest any or all of the moneys belonging to them or within their control in accordance with the following conditions:1. The moneys are initially invested through any federally insured bank or savings institution selected by the public entity that is qualified by the Virginia Treasury Board to accept public deposits;2. The selected bank or savings institution arranges for the deposit of the moneys in one or more federally insured banks or savings institutions wherever located, for the account of the public entity;3. The full amount of principal and any accrued interest of each such deposit is covered by federal deposit insurance;4. The selected bank or savings institution acts as custodian for the public entity with respect to each deposit issued for the public entity's account; and5. At the same time that the public entity's moneys are deposited, the selected bank or savings institution receives an amount of deposits from customers of other financial institutions wherever located equal to or greater than the amount of moneys invested by the public entity through the selected bank or savings institution.B. After deposits are made in accordance with the conditions prescribed in subsection A, such deposits shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 44 (§ 2.2-4400 et seq.), § 2.2-4515, or any security or collateral requirements that may otherwise be applicable to the investment or deposit of public moneys by government investors.2008, c. 103; 2010, c. 33.
VA Code § 2.2-4600 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4600. Short title; definitions

This chapter may be cited as the "Local Government Investment Pool Act."1980, c. 538, §§ 2.1-234.1, 2.1-234.3; 1996, c. 77; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4601 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4601. Findings and purpose

A. The General Assembly finds that the public interest is served by maximum and prudent investment of public funds so that the need for taxes and other public revenues is decreased commensurately with the earnings on such investments. In selecting among avenues of investment, the highest rate of return, consistent with safety and liquidity, shall be the objective.B. The purpose of this chapter is to secure the maximum public benefit from the investment of public funds, and, in furtherance of such purposes to:1. Establish and maintain a continuing statewide policy for the deposit and investment of public funds;2. Establish a state-administered pool for the investment of local government funds; and3. Authorize treasurers or any other person collecting, disbursing, or otherwise handling public funds to invest such public funds either in accordance with Chapter 45 (§ 2.2-4500 et seq.) of this title or through the local government investment pool created by the chapter.C. The General Assembly finds that the objectives of this chapter will best be obtained through improved money management, emphasizing the primary requirements of safety and liquidity and recognizing the different investment objectives of operating and permanent funds.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4602 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4602. Local government investment pool created

A. A local government investment pool is created, consisting of the aggregate of all funds from local officials handling public funds that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and reinvestment as provided in this chapter.B. The Treasury Board or its designee shall administer the local government investment pool on behalf of the participating local officials subject to regulations and guidelines adopted by the Treasury Board.C. The Treasury Board or its designee shall invest moneys in the local government investment pool with the degree of judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived. Specifically, the types of authorized investments for local government investment pool assets shall be limited to those set forth for local officials in Chapter 45 (§ 2.2-4500 et seq.) of this title.D. A separate account for each participant in the fund shall be kept to record individual transactions and totals of all investments belonging to each participant. A monthly report showing the changes in investments made during the preceding month shall be furnished to each participant having a beneficial interest in the local government investment pool. Details of any investment transaction shall be furnished to any participant upon request.E. The Treasury Board or its designee shall administer and handle the accounts in the same manner as bond and sinking fund trust accounts.F. The principal and accrued income, and any part thereof, of each and every account maintained for a participant in the local government investment pool shall be subject to payment at any time from the local government investment pool upon request, subject to applicable regulations and guidelines. Accumulated income shall be remitted or credited to each participant at least quarterly.G. Except as provided in this section, all instruments of title of all investments of the local government investment pool shall remain in the custody of the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer may deposit with one or more fiscal agents or banks, those instruments of title he considers advisable, to be held in safekeeping by the agents or banks for collection of the principal and interest or other income, or of the proceeds of sale. The State Treasurer shall collect the principal and interest or other income from investments of the investment pool, the instruments of title to which are in his custody, when due and payable.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.8; 1984, c. 320; 1988, c. 834; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4603 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4603. Investment authority

Subject to the procedures set forth in this chapter, any local official handling public funds may invest and reinvest any money subject to his control and jurisdiction in the local government investment pool established by § 2.2-4602.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.4; 1988, c. 834; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4604 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4604. Interfund pooling for investment purposes

Local officials handling public funds may effect temporary transfers among separate funds for the purpose of pooling amounts available for investment. This pooling may be accomplished through interfund advances and other appropriate means consistent with recognized principles of governmental accounting provided that (i) moneys are available for the investment period required; (ii) the investment fund can repay the advance by the time needed; (iii) the transactions are fully and promptly recorded; and (iv) the interest earned is credited to the loaning or advancing jurisdiction.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.6; 1981, c. 583; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4605 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4605. Powers of Treasury Board relating to the administration of local government investment pool

A. The Treasury Board shall have power to:1. Make and adopt regulations necessary and proper for the efficient administration of the local government investment pool hereinafter created, including but not limited to:a. Specification of minimum amounts that may be deposited in the local government investment pool and minimum periods of time for which deposits shall be retained in such pool;b. Creation of a reserve for losses;c. Payment of administrative expenses from the earnings of such pool;d. Distribution of the earnings in excess of such expenses, or allocation of losses, to the several participants in a manner that equitably reflects the differing amounts of their respective investments and the differing periods of time for which such amounts were in the custody of the pool; ande. Procedures for the deposit and withdrawal of funds.2. Develop guidelines for the protection of the local government investment pool in the event of default in the payment of principal or interest or other income of any investment of such pool, such guidelines to include the following procedures:a. Instituting the proper proceedings to collect the matured principal or interest or other income;b. Accepting for exchange purposes refunding bonds or other evidences of indebtedness at appropriate interest rates;c. Making compromises, adjustments, or disposition of matured principal or interest or other income as considered advisable for the purpose of protecting the moneys invested;d. Making compromises or adjustments as to future payments of principal or interest or other income considered advisable for the purpose of protecting the moneys invested.3. Formulate policies for the investment and reinvestment of funds in the local government investment pool and the acquisition, retention, management, and disposition of investments of the investment pool.B. The Treasury Board may delegate the administrative aspects of operating under this chapter to the State Treasurer, subject to the regulations and guidelines adopted by the Treasury Board.C. Such regulations and guidelines may be adopted without complying with the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) provided that input is solicited from local officials handling public funds. Such input requires only that notice and an opportunity to submit written comments be given.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.7; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4606 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 46 - Local Government Investment Pool Act|§ 2.2-4606. Chapter controlling over inconsistent laws; powers supplemental

Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling and the powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.1980, c. 538, § 2.1-234.9; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4700 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 47 - Government Non-Arbitrage Investment Act|§ 2.2-4700. Authorization to Treasury Board to provide certain assistance

A. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the "Government Non-Arbitrage Investment Act."B. The General Assembly authorizes the Treasury Board to make available to the Commonwealth, to counties, cities and towns in the Commonwealth, and to their agencies, institutions, and authorities or any combination of the foregoing assistance as provided in this chapter in making and accounting for such investments.1988, c. 498, § 2.1-234.9:1; 1990, c. 516; 1991, c. 245; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 2.2-4701 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 2.2 - Administration of Government|Chapter 47 - Government Non-Arbitrage Investment Act|§ 2.2-4701. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Bonds" means bonds or other obligations issued by the Commonwealth, by counties, cities and towns, and by their agencies, institutions, and authorities or by any combination of the foregoing under the provisions of the Public Finance Act (§ 15.2-2600 et seq.), or otherwise, the interest on which is intended to be excludable from the gross income of the recipients thereof for federal income tax purposes."Depository institution" means any commercial bank, trust company, or savings institution insured by an agency or instrumentality of the United States government."Issuers" means the Commonwealth, counties, cities and towns in the Commonwealth, and their agencies, institutions, and authorities."Official handling public funds" or "official" means the treasurer of the issuer or, if there is no officer known as treasurer of the issuer, the chief financial officer of the issuer, and any person or entity described in § 58.1-3123.1988, c. 498, § 2.1-234.9:2; 1990, c. 516; 1991, c. 245; 1996, c. 77; 2001, c. 844.