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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCSD 02-13 (REPEALED)RESOLUTION NO. OCSD-02-13 AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S TREASURER TO INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS. AND ADOPTING DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S TREASURER TO INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS, AND ADOPTING DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 01-13 *************** WHEREAS, on June 27, 2001, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 01-13, readopting the District's Investment Policy Statement, and establishing specific performance benchmarks and objectives, together with a schedule of frequency of investment performance reports; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607, the Board of Directors may delegate authority to invest and/or reinvest District's funds to the Treasurer for a one-year period; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646, the District is required to review its Investment Policy annually and readopt its Policy at a public meeting, which Policy will establish specific performance benchmarks and objectives, and specific monitoring and reports. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: Section 1: That the authority of the Board of Directors to invest or reinvest District's surplus funds, o~ to sell or exchange securities so purchased, or to deposit for safekeeping the funds and investments of the Districts with depositories, as provided for in California Government Code Sections 53608 and 53630, is hereby delegated to the District's Treasurer for a one-year period commencing on the date this Resolution is adopted, as authorized by California Government Code Section 53607. REPEALED BY OCSD 03-17 Section 2: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt the Investment Policy Statement of the Orange County Sanitation District, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt the following specific performance benchmarks for their two investment funds in accordance with Section 14.0 of the District's Investment Policy: LIQUID OPERATING MONIES: The Short-Term Operating Fund will be compared to the three month T-Bill rate, and the Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style Group. The Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style Group represents a peer group of managers who operate with a maximum maturity of one year. LONG-TERM OPERATING MONIES: The Long-Term Operating Fund will be compared to the Merrill Lynch Government and Corporate One-to-Five Year Maturity Index and to the Callan Defensive Fixed Income Style Group. Section 4: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt a performance monitoring and reporting schedule, as required by Section 15.0 of the District's Investment Policy, which schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and incorporated herein by reference. Section 5: That Resolution No. OCSD 01-13 is hereby repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED at regular meeting held July 17, 2002. J • ATTEST: .' ' G:IWP.DTAIFIN\220\WHITEITREASURY MGMnlNVESTMENT POLICY\2002-03\RESOLUTION 02-XX-INVESr POLICY.DOC ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT Reviewed and Approved By Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee On July 10, 2002 Adopted By Board of Directors On July 17, 2002 Section 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 Appendix TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Policy ...................................................................................... 1 Scope ..................................................................................... 1 Standard of Prudence ............................................................ 1 Investment Objectives ............................................................ 2 Delegation of Authority ........................................................... 2 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest.. ............................................. 3 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions ........................ 4 Authorized and Suitable Investments ..................................... 5 Collateralization ...................................................................... 9 Safekeeping and Custody ...................................................... 9 Diversification ......................................................................... 9 Maximum Maturities .............................................................. 11 Internal Control ...................................................................... 12 Performance Objectives and Benchmarks ............................ 12 Reporting ................................................................................ 12 Investment Policy Adoption and Revision ............................. 14 A. Summary of Investment Authorization B. Treasury Management Procedures C. Investment Manager Certification D. Investment Pool Questionnaire (LAIF) E. Board Resolution No. OCSD-02-XX, Authorizing the District's Treasurer to Invest and/or Reinvest District Funds, and Adopting Investment Policy and Performance Benchmarks F. Monthly & Quarterly Investment Program Monitoring Reports G. Sections of the California Government Code Pertinent to Investing Public Funds H. Glossary of Investment Terms 1.0 Policy: ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) to invest public funds in a manner which ensures the safety and preservation of capital while meeting reasonably anticipated operating expenditure needs, achieving a reasonable rate of return and conforming to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds. 1.1. This Investment Policy is set forth by OCSD for the following purposes: 1.1.1. To establish a clear understanding for the Board of Directors, OCSD management, responsible employees and third parties of the objectives, policies and guidelines for the investment of the OCSD's idle and surplus funds. 1.1.2. To offer guidance to investment staff and any external investment advisors on the investment of OCSD funds (see Appendix "A"). 1.1.3. To establish a basis for evaluating investment results. 1.2. OCSD establishes investment policies which meet its current investment goals. OCSD shall review this policy annually, and may change its policies as its investment objectives change. 2.0 Scope: This Investment Policy applies to all financial assets of OCSD; except for the proceeds of OCSD's capital projects financing program, which are invested in accordance with provisions of their specific bond indentures; and such other funds excluded by law or other Board-approved covenant or agreement. These funds are accounted for by OCSD as Enterprise Funds as represented in OCSD's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 3.0 Standard of Prudence: The standard of prudence to be used by OCSD internal staff, and any authorized investment advisor(s), shall be as described in Section 53600.3 of the California Government Code as follows: Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 27000.3, all governing bodies of local agencies or persons authorized to make investment decisions on behalf of those local agencies investing public funds pursuant to this chapter are trustees and therefore fiduciaries subject to the prudent investor standard. When investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, Page 1of13 prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency. Within the limitations of this section and considering individual investments as part of an overall strategy, investments may be acquired as authorized by law. 4.0 Investment Objectives: The primary objectives of OCSDs investment activities, in priority order, and as described in Section 53600.5 of the California Government Code, shall be: 4.1 Safety: The safety and preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program of OCSD. Investments shall be selected in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in OCSD's overall portfolio. This will be accomplished through a program of diversification, more fully described in Section 11.0, and maturity limitations, more fully described in Section 12.0, in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed the income generated from the remainder of the portfolio. 4.2 Liquidity: The investment program will be administered in a manner that will ensure that sufficient funds are available for OCSD to meet its reasonably anticipated operating expenditure needs. 4.3 Return on Investments: The OCSD investment portfolio will be structured and managed with the objective of achieving a rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with legal, safety, and liquidity considerations. 5.0 Delegation of Authority: 5. 1 Authority to manage OCSD's investment program is derived from the California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. and Sections 53635 et seq. The Board of Directors hereby delegates management responsibility for the OCSD investment program to it's Director of Finance I Treasurer, who shall establish written procedures for the operation of the investment program, consistent with this Policy. The Controller/Assistant Treasurer shall be responsible for day-to-day administration, monitoring, and the development of written administrative procedures for the operation of the investment program, consistent with this Policy. The current treasury management procedures are presented in Appendix "B." No person may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this Policy and the procedures established by the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken by OCSD internal staff, and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of internal Page 2 of 13 staff and external investment advisors engaged in accordance with Section 5.3. 5.2 The administrative procedures for the operation of OCSD's investment program will provide for, but not be limited to, the following: 5.2.1 Formats for monthly and quarterly reports to the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, and the Board of Directors. 5.2.2 Compliance with generally accepted accounting principles of the Government Accounting Standards Board. 5.2.3 Establishment of benchmarks for performance measurement. 5.2.4 Establishment of a system of written internal controls. 5.2.5 Establishment of written procedures for competitive bids and offerings of securities that may be purchased or sold by internal OCSD staff. 5.2.6 Establishment of a Desk Procedures Manual for treasury operations and management. 5.3 The Board of Directors of OCSD may, in its discretion, engage the services of one or more registered investment advisors to assist in the management of OCSD's investment portfolio in a manner consistent with OCSD's objectives. Such external investment advisors, which shall be selected through a competitive process, shall be granted discretion to purchase and sell investment securities in accordance with this Investment Policy. Such advisors must be registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or be exempt from such registration. 6.0 Ethics and Conflicts of Interest: 6.1 Officers and employees of OCSD involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activities that could conflict with proper execution of OCSD's investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose to the General Manager any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within OCSD's boundaries, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions, the performance of which could be related to the performance of positions in OCSD's portfolio. 7.0 Authorized Financial Dealers and Institutions: Page 3of13 7.1 For investment transactions conducted by OCSD internal staff, the Treasurer will maintain a list of financial institutions authorized to provide investment services to OCSD, including "primary" or regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital rule), and Federal or State of California chartered banks. No public deposit shall be made except in a qualified public depository as established by State law. All financial institutions which desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions with OCSD must supply the following for evaluation by the Treasurer: 7.1.1. Audited financial statements for the institution's three (3) most recent fiscal years. 7.1.2. A statement, in the format prescribed by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), certifying that the institution has reviewed OCSD's Investment Policy and that all securities offered to the Districts shall comply fully and in every instance with all provisions of the California Government Code and with this Investment Policy. The current statement is presented in Appendix "C." 7.1.3. A statement describing the regulatory status of the dealer, and the background and expertise of the dealer's representatives. Selection of financial institutions, broker/dealers, and banks authorized to engage in transactions with OCSD shall be made through a competitive process. An annual review of the financial condition of qualified institutions will be conducted by the Treasurer. 7.2 Selection of broker/dealers used by external investment advisors retained by OCSD, shall be in compliance with contract provisions between OCSD and any external investment advisors, and shall be in substantially the following form: Use of Securities Brokers: Neither the Investment Advisor nor any parent, subsidiary or related firm shall act as a securities broker with respect to any purchases or sales of securities which may be made on behalf of OCSD, provided that this limitation shall not prevent the Investment Advisor from utilizing the services of a securities broker which is a parent, subsidiary or related firm, provided such broker effects transactions on a "cost only" or "nonprofit" basis to itself and provides competitive execution. The Investment Advisor shall provide the Districts with a list of suitable independent brokerage firms (including names and addresses) meeting the requirements of Government Code Section 53601.5, and, unless otherwise directed by OCSD, the Investment Advisor may utilize the service of any of such independent securities brokerage firms it deems appropriate to the extent that such firms are competitive with respect to price of services and execution. Page 4 of 13 8.0 Authorized and Suitable Investments: All investments shall be made in accordance with the California Government Code including Sections 16429.1 et seq., 53600 et seq., and 53684, and as described within this Investment Policy. Permitted investments under this Policy shall include: 8.1 Securities, obligations, participations, or other instruments of, or issued by, or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by the US Government, a federal agency, or a US Government-sponsored enterprise pursuant to Section 53601 (e) of the California Government Code. Investment in mortgage-backed bonds and CMOs is not governed by this Section 8.1, even if such bonds are issued by agencies of the US Government. See Section 8.2 for conditions of purchase of mortgage- backed securities. See Section 8.11 for conditions of purchase of CMOs. 8.2 Mortgage-backed securities issued by an agency of the US Government, which are backed by pools of mortgages guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, or an agency thereof. Selection of mortgage derivatives, which include interest-only payments (IOs) and principal-only payments (POs); inverse floaters, and RE-REMICs (Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits), is hereby prohibited. 8.3 Commercial paper of "prime" quality and rated "P1" by Moody's Investor Services (Moody's), and rated "A 1" by Standard & Poor's Corporation (S&P), and issued by a domestic corporation organized and operating in the United States with assets in excess of $500 million and having a rating of "A" or better on its long-term debt as provided by Moody's or S&P. Purchases of eligible commercial paper may not exceed 270 days to maturity from the date of purchase. Purchases of commercial paper shall not exceed 15% of the market value of the portfolio, except that a maximum of 30% of the market value of the portfolio may be invested in commercial paper, so long as the average maturity of all commercial paper in the portfolio does not exceed 31 days. No more than 5% of the market value of the portfolio, or 10% of the issuer's outstanding paper, may be invested in commercial paper issued by any one (1) eligible corporation. 8.4 Banker's acceptances issued by institutions, the short-term obligations of which are rated a minimum of "P1" by Moody's, or "A1" by S&P provided that: (a) the acceptance is eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System; (b) the maturity does not exceed 180 days; (c) no more than 40% of the total portfolio may be invested in banker's acceptances; and (d) no more than 30% of the total portfolio may be invested in the banker's acceptances of any one (1) commercial bank. 8.5 Medium term (or corporate) notes of a maximum of five (5) years maturity issued by corporations organized and operating within the United States, or issued by depository institutions licensed by the United States, or any state, Page 5 of 13 and operating within the United States with assets in excess of $500 million, and which is rated in a rating category of "A" or better on its long-term debt as provided by Moody's or S&P. Notes eligible for investment under this section shall be rated at least "A3" or better by Moody's, or "A-" or better by S&P. If, at the time of purchase, an eligible note is rated in a rating category of "A" or ·better by only one rating agency, the note shall also be rated at least "BBB" by the other rating agency. If, after purchase, the rating of an eligible note in a rating category of "A" or better, is downgraded to "BBB," the external investment advisor shall notify the District of the downgrade, and shall present an analysis and recommendations as to the disposition of the note consistent with the investment objectives of this Investment Policy. No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in eligible medium term or corporate notes. 8.6 Shares of mutual funds investing in securities permitted under this policy and under Section 53601 (k) of the California Government Code. Such funds must either: (1) attain the highest ranking, or the highest letter and numerical rating, provided by not less than two of the three largest nationally recognized rating services; or (2) have an Investment Advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five (5) years of experience investing in the securities and obligations authorized under this Policy and under California Government Code Section 53601, and with assets under management in excess of $500 million. The purchase price of shares of beneficial interest purchased pursuant to this policy, and the California Government Code may not include any commission that the companies may charge, and shall not exceed 15% of the District's surplus money that may be invested pursuant to this section. However, no more than 10% of the District's surplus funds may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one (1) mutual fund pursuant to this section. 8.7 Certificates of deposit: 8.7.1 Secured (collateralized) time deposits issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank or state or federal savings and loan association, as defined by Section 5102 of the California Financial Code, and having a net operating profit in the two (2) most recently completed fiscal years. Collateral must comply with Chapter 4, Bank Deposit Law, Section 16500 et seq., and Chapter 4.5, Savings and Loan Association and Credit Union Deposit Law, Section 16600 et seq., of the California Government Code. 8. 7.2 Negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank or state of federal savings and loan association, as defined by Section 5102 of the California Financial Code; and which shall have a rating of "A" or better on its long-term debt as provided by Moody's or S&P; or which shall have the following minimum short-term ratings by at least two (2) rating services: "P1" for deposits by Moody's, "A 1" for deposits by S&P, or comparably rated by a nationally recognized rating agency which rates such securities; or as otherwise approved by the District's Board of Page 6 of 13 Directors. 8.7.3 To be eligible to receive local agency money, a bank, savings association, federal association, or federally insured individual loan company shall have received an overall rating of not less than "satisfactory" in its most recent evaluation by the appropriate federal financial supervisorial agency of its record of meeting the credit needs of California's communities, including low and moderate income neighborhoods, pursuant to Section 2906 of Title 12 of the United States Code. 8.8 Taxable or tax-exempt municipal bonds issued by the State of California or its subdivisions. Such securities must be rated "A3" or higher by Moody's, or "A-" or higher by S&P; or as otherwise approved by the Districts' Board of Directors. 8.9 The State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The LAIF is an investment alternative for California's local governments and special districts managed by the State Treasurer's Office. LAIF is more fully described in the Glossary (See Appendix "H.") The District shall use LAIF as a short-term cash management facility. Investment of District funds in LAIF shall be subject to investigation and due diligence prior to investing, and on a continual basis to a level of review pursuant to Section 3.0, Standard of Prudence, of this Policy. See Appendix "D" for investment pool questionnaire. 8.10 The Orange County Treasurer's Money Market Commingled Investment Pool (OCCIP). The OCCIP is a money market investment pool managed by the Orange County Treasurer's Office. OCCIP is more fully described in the Glossary. (See Appendix "H.") The District has no funds invested in OCCIP at this time. Investment of District funds in OCCIP would be subject to investigation and due diligence prior to investing, and on a continual basis to a level of review pursuant to Section 3.0, Standard of Prudence, bf this Policy. 8.11 Collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by agencies of the US Government which are backed by pools of mortgages guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, or an agency thereof, and asset- backed securities rated "Aaa" by Moody's and "AAA" by S&P. Selection of mortgage derivatives, which include interest-only payments (IOs) and principal-only payments (POs); inverse floaters, and RE-REMICS (Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits), is hereby prohibited. Securities eligible for purchase under this Section 8.11 shall be issued by an issuer having a rating on its unsecured long-term debt of "A" or higher. Combined purchases of mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and asset-backed securities as authorized under this Section 8.11, may not exceed 20% of the total Long-Term Operating Monies portfolio. Page 7of13 8.12 Repurchase agreements provided that: 8.12.1 All repurchase agreements shall be collateralized with securities eligible for purchase under this Policy. In order to anticipate market changes and to provide a level of security for all repurchase agreement transactions, collateralization shall be maintained at a level of at least 102% of the market value of the repurchase agreements, and shall be adjusted no less than weekly. 8.12.2 All repurchase agreements must be the subject of a Master Repurchase Agreement between OCSD and the provider of the repurchase agreement. The Master Repurchase Agreement shall be substantially in the form developed by The Bond Market Association. 8. 13 Reverse repurchase agreements provided that: 8.13.1 No more than five percent (5%) of OCSD's portfolio shall be invested in reverse repurchase agreements, and there shall be no long-term reverse repurchase agreements unless otherwise authorized by the Districts' Board of Directors. 8.13.2 The maximum maturity of reverse repurchase agreements shall be ninety (90) days. 8.13.3 Reverse repurchase agreements shall mature on the exact date of a known cash flow which will be unconditionally available to repay the maturing reverse repurchase agreement. 8.13.4 Proceeds of reverse repurchase agreements shall be used solely to supplement portfolio income or to provide portfolio liquidity, and shall not be used to speculate on market movements. 8.13.5 All reverse repurchase agreements must be the subject of a Master Repurchase Agreement between OCSD and the provider of the reverse repurchase agreement. The Master Repurchase Agreement shall be substantially in the form developed by The Bond Market Association. 8.14 Sales of OCSD-owned securities in the secondary market may incur losses in order to improve the risk or return characteristics of the portfolio, to prevent anticipated further erosion of principal, or when trading for securities that result in an expected net economic gain to OCSD. 8.15 If securities owned by the OCSD are downgraded by either Moody's or S&P to a level below the quality required by this Investment Policy, it shall be OCSD's policy to review the credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such securities in the portfolio. If a decision is made to retain the downgraded securities in the portfolio, their presence in the portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the OCSD General Page 8 of 13 Manager, the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee and Board of Directors. 9.0 Collateralization: Generally, the value to secure deposits under this Policy shall comply with Section 53652 of the California Government Code. Collateralization will be required for secured time deposits, as more fully described in Section 8.7.1; and repurchase agreements, as more fully described in Section 8.12.1. Collateral will always be held by an independent third- party, as more fully described in Section 10.1. The right of collateral substitution is granted. 10.0 Safekeeping and Custody: 10.1 All securities transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements, entered into by, or on behalf of OCSD, shall be conducted on a delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis. Securities will be held by OCSD's third-party custodian bank, which shall be selected through a competitive process, or that agent's representative, or in the agent's account at the Federal Reserve Bank, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts. 11.0 Diversification: OCSD will diversify its investments by security type, issuer, and financial institution in accordance with the following: 11.1 There is no limit on investment in securities issued by or guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. 11.2 No more than 20% of the portfolio may be invested in securities of a single agency of the U.S. government, which does not provide the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. 11.3 No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government or its agencies. Investment in mutual funds is not governed by this Section 11.3. See Section 11.8 for conditions of purchase of mutual funds. 11.4 No individual holding shall constitute more than 5% of the total debt outstanding of any issuer. 11.5 No more than 40% of the portfolio may be invested in banker's acceptances. 11.6 No more than 15% of the portfolio may be invested in commercial paper, except that 30% of the portfolio may be so invested so long as the average maturity of all commercial paper in the portfolio does not exceed 31 days. Page 9of13 11.7 No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in medium-term (corporate) notes. 11.8 No more than 15% of the portfolio may be invested in mutual funds. However, no more than 10% of the District's portfolio may be invested in shares of beneficial interest of any one (1) mutual fund. 11.9 No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in negotiable certificates of deposit. 11.10 No more than 10% of the portfolio may be invested in eligible municipal bonds. 11.11 No more than 20% of the Long Term Operating Monies portfolio may be invested in a combination of mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and asset- backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities, CMOs and asset-backed securities may only be purchased by the Districts' external money managers, Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), with prior Board approval (authorized by Board Minute Order, January 22, 1997), and may not be purchased by the District's staff. 11.12 No more than the lesser of 15% of the portfolio or the statutory maximum may be invested in LAIF. 11.13 No more than 15% of the portfolio may be invested in the Orange County Investment Pool. 11.14 No more than 20% of the portfolio may be invested in repurchase agreements. 11.15 No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in reverse repurchase agreements. 12.0 Maximum Maturities: To the extent possible, OCSD will attempt to match its investments with reasonably anticipated cash flow requirements: The Treasurer shall develop a five-year cash flow forecast, which shall be updated quarterly. Based on this forecast, the Treasurer shall designate, from time-to-time, the amounts to be allocated to the investment portfolio. OCSD monies invested in accordance with this Policy are divided into two (2) categories: 12.1 Liquid Operating Monies. Funds needed for current operating and capital expenditures are known as Liquid Operating Monies. 12.1.1 The maximum final stated maturity of individual securities in the Liquid Operating Monies account portfolio shall be one (1) year from the date of purchase. Page 10of13 12.1.2 The average duration of the Liquid Operating Monies account portfolio shall be recommended by the Treasurer based on the Districts' cash flow requirements, but may never exceed 180 days, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, and shall be updated as needed. 12.2 Long Term Operating Monies. Funds needed for longer term purposes are known as the Long Term Operating Monies. 12.2.1 The maximum final stated maturity of individual securities in the Long Term Operating Monies account portfolio shall be five (5) years from the date of purchase, unless otherwise authorized by the Districts' Board of Directors (Board Minute Order dated January 22, 1997 has authorized the District's external money managers, PIMCO, to purchase individual securities providing the securities are permitted under Section 8.0 of this policy, which may have a stated maturity of more than five (5) years from the date of purchase). 12.2.2 The duration of the Long Term Operating Monies account portfolio shall be recommended by the Treasurer based on the Districts' five- year cash flow forecast, shall be reviewed and approved by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, and shall be updated as needed. 12.2.3 The duration of the Long Term Operating Monies account portfolio shall never exceed 120% of the duration as established in accordance with Section 12.2.2. 12.2.4 The duration of the Long Term Operating Monies account portfolio shall never be less than 80% of the duration as established in accordance with Section 12.2.2 13.0 Internal Control: 13.1 The Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review by an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures. The current treasury management procedures are presented in Appendix "B." 14.0 Performance Objectives and Benchmarks: 14.1 Overall objective. The investment portfolio of OCSD shall be designed with the overall objective of obtaining a rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with investment risk constraints and reasonably anticipated cash flow needs. Page 11 of 13 14.2 The Liquid Operating Monies. The investment performance objective for the Liquid Operating Monies shall be to earn a total rate of return over a market cycle which exceeds the return on a market index approved by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, and by the District's Board of Directors, when the duration of the portfolio is established. This market index is more fully described in Board Resolution No. OCSD-00-16 (see Appendix "E"). 14.3 The Long Term Operating Monies. The investment performance objective for the Long Term Operating Monies shall be to earn a total rate of return over a market cycle which exceeds the return on a market index selected by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee and approved by the Districts' Board of Directors, when the duration of the portfolio is established. This market index is more fully described in Board Resolution No. OCSD-00-16 (See Appendix "E"). 15.0 Reporting: 15.1 Monthly and quarterly investment reports shall be submitted by the Treasurer to the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee which shall forward the reports to the District's Board of Directors. The monthly reports shall be submitted to the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee within 30 days of the end of the month in accordance with California Government Code Sections 53607, 53646, and this Investment Policy. The quarterly reports shall provide clear and concise status information on the District's portfolios at the end of each reporting period, including performance measures using the benchmarks described in Section 14.0 of this Investment Policy. Sample monthly and quarterly reports are presented in Appendix "F." These reports shall contain listings of individual securities held at the end of each reporting period, and shall disclose, at a minimum, the following information about the risk characteristics of OCSD's portfolio: 15.1.1 Cost and accurate and complete market value of the portfolio. 15.1.2 Modified duration of the portfolio compared to Benchmark. 15.1.3 Dollar change in value of the portfolio for a one-percent (1 %) change in interest rates. 15.1.4 Percent of portfolio invested in reverse repurchase agreements, and a schedule which matches the maturity of such reverse repurchase agreements with the cash flows which are available to repay them at maturity. 15.1.5 For the Liquid Operating Monies account only, the percent of portfolio maturing within 90 days. Page 12of13 15.1.6 Average portfolio credit quality. 15.1. 7 Percent of portfolio with credit ratings below "A" by any rating agency, and a description of such securities. 15. 1.8 State that all investments are in compliance with this policy and the California Government Code, or provide a listing of any transactions or holdings which do not comply with this policy or with the California Government Code. 15.1.9 Time-weighted total rate of return for the portfolio for the prior three months, twelve months, year to date, and since inception compared to the Benchmark returns for the same periods. 15.1.10 State that sufficient funds are available for OCSD to meet its operating expenditure requirements for the next six months, or if not, state the reasons for the shortfall. 15.2 OCSD's Treasurer shall meet quarterly with the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee to review investment performance, proposed strategies and compliance with this Investment Policy. External investment advisors may be required to attend said meetings at the discretion of the Chairman of the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee. 16.0 Investment Policy Adoption and Revision: 16.1 The Investment Policy of OCSD shall be reviewed by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee and shall be adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors of OCSD. The Policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis in accordance with California Government Code Section 53646, and this Investment Policy, by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, which shall recommend revisions, as appropriate, to the Board of Directors. Any modifications made thereto shall be approved by the Board of Directors. 16.2 The Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee shall serve as the oversight committee for the District's Investment program and shall adopt guidelines for the ongoing review of duration, quality and liquidity of the District's portfolio. · Page 13 of 13 APPENDIX "A" SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MANAGERS SHORT TERM OPERATING FUND INVESTMENT U.S. Treasuries Federal Agencies Mortgage-backed Commercial paper Banker's Accept. Medium Term Notes Mutual Funds Negotiable CDs Municipal Bonds LAIF OCIP CM Os Asset-backed Repurchase Agree. Reverse Repos INTERNAL OK Fixed coupon, fixed mat. NO OK OK Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* Money Market Only** Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK* OK OK NO NO OK OK* EXTERNAL OK OK NO OK OK OK Money Market Only OK NO NO NO NO NO OK OK LONG TERM OPERATING PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT INTERNAL EXTERNAL U.S. Treasuries OK OK Federal Agencies Fixed coupon, fixed mat. OK Mortgage-backed NO OK Mutual Funds Money Market Only** OK Negotiable CDs Fixed coupon, fixed mat.* OK Municipal Bonds OK* OK LAIF OK NO OCIP OK NO CM Os NO With Board Approval Asset-backed NO With Board Approval Repurchase Agree. OK OK Reverse Repos OK* OK *With prior approval of the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee. **Using financial institutions approved by the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee. G:\WP.DTA\FIN\220\WHITE\TREASURY MGMT\INVESTMENT POLICY\2002-03\INVESTPLY-FINAL.DOC RESOLUTION NO. OCSD-02-XX AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S TREASURER TO INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS. AND ADOPTING DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT'S TREASURER TO INVEST AND/OR REINVEST DISTRICT'S FUNDS, AND ADOPTING DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT AND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. OCSD 01-13 *************** WHEREAS, on June 27, 2001, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 01-13, readopting the District's Investment Policy Statement, and establishing specific performance benchmarks and objectives, together with a schedule of frequency of investment performance reports; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607, the Board of Directors may delegate authority to invest and/or reinvest District's funds to the Treasurer for a one-year period; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646, the District is required to review its Investment Policy annually and readopt its Policy at a public meeting, which Policy will establish specific performance benchmarks and objectives, and specific monitoring and reports. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER: Section 1: That the authority of the Board of Directors to invest or reinvest District's surplus funds, or to sell or exchange securities so purchased, or to deposit for safekeeping the funds and investments of the Districts with depositories, as provided for in California Government Code Sections 53608 and 53630, is hereby delegated to the District's Treasurer for a one-year period commencing on the date this Resolution is adopted, as authorized by California Government Code Section 53607. Section 2: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt the Investment Policy Statement of the Orange County Sanitation District, as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt the following specific performance benchmarks for their two investment funds in accordance with Section 14.0 of the District's Investment Policy: LIQUID OPERATING MONIES: The Short-Term Operating Fund will be compared to the three month T-Bill rate, and the Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style Group. The Callan Active Cash Flow Income Style Group represents a peer group of managers who operate with a maximum maturity of one year. LONG-TERM OPERATING MONIES: The Long-Term Operating Fund will be compared to the Merrill Lynch Government and Corporate One-to-Five Year Maturity Index and to the Callan Defensive Fixed Income Style Group. Section 4: That the Board of Directors hereby adopt a performance monitoring and reporting schedule, as required by Section 15.0 of the District's Investment Policy, which schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and incorporated herein by reference. Section 5: That Resolution No. OCSD 01-13 is hereby repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED at regular meeting held July 17, 2002. Chair ATTEST: Board Secretary G:\WP.DTA\FIN\220\WHITE\TREASURY MGMT\INVESTMENT POLICY\2002-03\RESOLUTION 02-XX-INVEST POLICY.DOC POLICY REFERE:'NCE 15.1.1 15.1.2 15.1.3 15.1.4 15.1.5 15.1.6 15.1.7 15.1.8 15.1.9 ADDL** ADDL** ADDL** ADDL** 15.1.10 Notes *M =Monthly *Q = Quarterly EX "B" ORANGE COUNTY TIATION DISTRICT PERFORMANCE MONITORING & REPORTING FOR THE DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT PROGRAM . . · ·.:· .... PERFORMANCE CHARACTER1$1:1c .. Cost and market value of the portfolio (monthly mark-to-market). Modified duration of the portfolio compared to benchmark. Dollar change in value of the portfolio for a 1 % change in interest rate. Percent of portfolio invested in reverse repurchase agreements, and a schedule which matches the maturity of such reverse repurchase agreements with the cash flows which are available to repay them at maturity. For the Liquid Operating Monies account only, the percent of portfolio maturing within 90 days. Average portfolio credit quality. Percent of portfolio with credit ratings below "A" by any rating agency, and a description of such securities. Listing of any transaction or holdings which do not comply with this policy or with the California Government Code. Time-weighted total rate of return for the portfolio for the prior three months, twelve months, year-to-date, and since inception compared to the benchmark returns for the same periods. Comparison of portfolio performance to market index benchmark. Comparison of Manager's performance to peer group benchmark. Monitoring of organizational and structural changes of investment management firm. Audit portfolios for compliance with investment policy guidelines. .. .······· ,., .REPORTINCiRARTY* PIMCO MELLON CALLAN M,Q M,Q Q M,Q Q M,Q Q M,Q M,Q Q M,Q Q M,Q Q M,Q M,Q Q M,Q Q Q Q Q OCSD will report if sufficient funds are available for it to meet operating expenditure requirements for the next six months, or if not, state the reason for the shortfall. ** ADDL= Monitoring of Additional Peformance Characteristics G:\wp.dta\fin\220\white\Treasury Mgmt\lnvestment Policy\2002-03\Montioring Rpt.doc ..