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Banker's Acceptances must be issued by institutions which have short-term debt <br />obligations rated "A-1" or its equivalent or better by at least one NRSRO; or long-term debt <br />obligations which are rated in a rating category of "A" or its equivalent or better by at least <br />one NRSRO. <br />d. Obligations of the United States Treasury <br />U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds or certificates of indebtedness, and other government <br />obligations for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment <br />of principal and interest. There is no limitation as to the percentage of the City's portfolio <br />that may be invested in this category. Maximum maturity may not exceed five years. <br />e. Securities of U.S. Government Agencies <br />Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, <br />participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to <br />principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored <br />enterprises. There is no limitation as to the percentage of the City's portfolio that may be <br />invested in this category, provided that: <br />• No more than 30% of the portfolio may be invested in any single Agency/GSE issuer <br />• The maximum maturity does not exceed five (5) years <br />• The maximum percent of agency callable securities in the portfolio will be 20% <br />f. Commercial Paper <br />Commercial paper securities issued by an entity that meets all of the following conditions in <br />either paragraph (a) or (b) and additional requirements below: <br />a. Securities issued by corporations: <br />(i) A corporation organized and operating in the United States with assets more than $500 <br />million <br />(ii) The securities are rated "A-1" or its equivalent or better by at least one NRSRO <br />(iii) If the issuer has other debt obligations, they must be rated in a rating category of "A" or <br />its equivalent or better by at least one NRSRO <br />b. Securities issued by other entities: <br />(i) The issuer is organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or <br />limited liability company <br />(ii) The securities must have program -wide credit enhancements including, but not limited <br />to, overcollateralization, letters of credit, or a surety bond <br />(iii) The securities are rated "A-1" or its equivalent or better by at least one NRSRO <br />• No more than 10% of the outstanding commercial paper of any single issuer is permitted <br />• No more than 25% of the City's investment assets under management may be invested <br />in Commercial Paper <br />• No more than 5% of the portfolio may be invested in any single issuer <br />• The maximum maturity does not exceed 270 days <br />g. State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) <br />The Local Agency Investment Fund was established by the State to enable local agency <br />treasurers to place funds in a pool for investment (California Government Code Section <br />16429.1 et seq.). The City uses this investment vehicle for short-term liquidity, funds are <br />246 <br />