Topic: Public Funds Deposits
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A county requested a 48-month certificate of deposit at our bank. Is that permissible in Illinois?
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We are not aware of any term limits under Illinois law, but the answer depends on the individual public agency’s investment policy. All public agencies must adopt written investment policies, including “guidelines regarding collateral requirements, if any, for the deposit of public funds” and “if applicable, guidelines for contractual arrangements for the custody and safekeeping…