Policy Review - Draft Investment Policy

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This consultation has now concluded.

The Investment Policy establishes the framework within which Council’s cash and investment portfolio will be managed, monitored and reported on. This policy has been established in compliance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, and provides guidance for the investment of Council’s funds, with consideration given to the following primary objectives:

  • Preservation of capital. Preservation of capital is the principal objective of the investment portfolio. Investments are to be placed in a manner that seeks to safeguard Council’s cash and investments portfolio. This includes managing credit and interest rate risk within identified thresholds and parameters;
  • Maximise investment returns within Council’s risk appetite as outlined within this policy. Investments are expected to achieve a market average rate of return in line with Council’s risk tolerance;
  • Manage Council’s cash resources to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet Council’s business objectives over the short, medium and long term.

The draft Investment Policy will be on public exhibition from Friday 29 July 2022 till Thursday 25 August 2022, and is available to view in the Document Library to the right of this window (or below if viewing this page on a mobile device).

The Investment Policy establishes the framework within which Council’s cash and investment portfolio will be managed, monitored and reported on. This policy has been established in compliance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, and provides guidance for the investment of Council’s funds, with consideration given to the following primary objectives:

  • Preservation of capital. Preservation of capital is the principal objective of the investment portfolio. Investments are to be placed in a manner that seeks to safeguard Council’s cash and investments portfolio. This includes managing credit and interest rate risk within identified thresholds and parameters;
  • Maximise investment returns within Council’s risk appetite as outlined within this policy. Investments are expected to achieve a market average rate of return in line with Council’s risk tolerance;
  • Manage Council’s cash resources to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet Council’s business objectives over the short, medium and long term.

The draft Investment Policy will be on public exhibition from Friday 29 July 2022 till Thursday 25 August 2022, and is available to view in the Document Library to the right of this window (or below if viewing this page on a mobile device).