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In conjunction with the annual audit, the quarterly reports shall be formally reviewed by an
independent auditor, and the result of the review shall be reported to the City Council by that
auditor.

2. Performance Standards. The investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the
parameters specified within this Policy. The portfolio should obtain a market average rate of
return during a market/economic environment of stable interest rates. A series of appropriate
benchmarks shall be established against which portfolio performance shall be compared on a
regular basis. “Weighted average yield to maturity” shall be the portfolio performance
measurement standard.

3. Market Valuation. The market value of the portfolio shall be calculated at least quarterly
and a statement of the market value of the portfolio shall be issued at least quarterly. The
source of pricing used to calculate market value will be sources independent from the
transaction.

4. Credit Rating. Not less than quarterly, the Investment Officers will monitor the credit rating
for each held investment that has a PFIA required minimum rating. Any Authorized Investment
that requires a minimum rating does not qualify during the period the investment does not have
the minimum rating. Prudent measures will be taken to liquidate an investment that is
downgraded to less than the required minimum rating.

VIII. Policy Considerations

1. Exemption. Any investment currently held that does not meet the guidelines of this Policy
shall be exempted from the requirements of this Policy. At maturity or liquidation, such monies
shall be reinvested only as provided by this Policy.

2. Annual Review and Amendments. The City Council shall annually review this Policy and
shall adopt a written instrument stating its review and recording any changes. Any changes
must be approved by the Investment Committee prior to consideration by the City Council.

IX. Selection of Depositories

1. Request for Application Process. Primary Depositories shall be selected through
BEDFORD’s banking services procurement process, which shall include a formal Request for
Application (RFA) issued in compliance with applicable State law (Chapter 105, State of Texas
Local Government Code). This contract can be extended as per the RFA specifications. In
selecting primary depositories, the credit worthiness of institutions shall be considered, and the
Director of Finance shall conduct a comprehensive review of prospective primary depositories’
credit characteristics and financial history.

2. Collateralized Deposits. All depository deposits shall be insured or collateralized in
compliance with applicable State law. BEDFORD reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to
accept or reject any form of insurance or collateralization pledged towards depository deposits.
Financial institutions serving as BEDFORD Depositories will be required to sign a depository
agreement with BEDFORD. The collateralized deposit portion of the agreement shall define
BEDFORD’s rights to the collateral in case of default, bankruptcy, or closing and shall establish

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