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(2) state funds invested as authorized by Section 404.024; (3) an institution of higher education having total endowments of at least $95 million in book value on May 1, 1995 (4) funds invested by the Veterans Land Board as authorized by Chapter 161,162, or 164, Natural Resources Code, (5) registry funds deposited with the county or district clerk under Chapter 117, Local Government Code, or (6) a deferred compensation plan that qualifies under either Section 401 (k) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 1 et seq.) as amended. (b) This subchapter does not apply to an investment donated to an investing entity for a particular purpose or under terms of use specified by the donor. Sec. 2256.005 Investment Policies; Investment Strategies; Investment Officer. (a) The governing body of an investing entity shall adopt by rule, order, ordinance, or resolution, as appropriate, a written investment policy regarding the investment of its funds and funds under its control. (b) The investment policies must: (1) be written; (2) primarily emphasize safety of principal and liquidity; (3) address investment diversification, yield, and maturity and the quality and capability of investment management; and (4) include: (A) a list of the types of authorized investments in which the investing entity's funds may be invested; (B) the maximum allowable stated maturity of any individual investment owned by the entity; (C) for pooled fund groups, the maximum dollm'-weighted average maturity allowed based on the stated maturity date for the portfolio. (D) methods to monitor the market price of investments acquired with public funds; and (E) a requirement for settlement of all transactions, except investment pool funds and mutual funds, on a delivery versus payment basis. (c) The investment policies may provide that bids for certificates of deposit be solicited: (1) orally; (2) in writing; (3) electronically; or (4) in any combination of those methods. (d) As an integral part of an investment policy, the governing body shall adopt a separate written investment strategy for each of the funds or group of funds under its control. Each investment strategy must describe the investment objectives for the particular fund using the following priorities in order of importance: (1) understanding of the suitability of the investment to the financial requirements of the entity; (2) preservation and safety of principal; (3) liquidity; City of San Marcos Investment Policy Page 20