Creation of trusts

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-79-104, under LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOINT INVESTMENT TRUST ACT.

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-79-104

(a) Ten (10) or more local governments may create a trust under this chapter by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise pursuant to law of their governing bodies to provide for the joint investment of moneys not currently needed by the local governments creating the trust and by other local governments that become parties to the trust.

(b) Each trust shall be created by trust agreement.

(c) Following the creation of a trust agreement, other local governments may become parties to the trust agreement with appropriate action taken by the local depository board, board of directors of a school district, or other authorized party responsible for decisions related to bank deposits and investments.