The purpose of the Whatcom County
Investment Policy is to ensure that all investments of public
funds:
- Preserve capital.
- Protect investment principal.
- Provide adequate liquidity for the County and its special
districts.
- Achieve the highest investment return without compromising
the primary objectives of safety and liquidity.
Click to view: Whatcom County Investment Policy.
The Whatcom County Treasurer was
a 1999 recipient of the Certification for Excellence for Investment
Policy awarded by the Washington Municipal Treasurer's Association.
The Washington Municipal Treasurer's Association (WMTA)
certified the Whatcom County Investment Policy in 1991 and
1999. This certification attests that the Whatcom County
Investment Policy conforms to 16 investment policy standards
established by WMTA, including investment authority, authorized
investment types and dealers, internal controls, portfolio
and performance standards, and reporting requirements.
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