(a) At a meeting called and held before the start of the term of a certificate of deposit, the State Board of Finance shall determine the interest rate to be paid on certificates of deposit invested through the State Treasury Certificate of Deposit Investment Program.(b) The Treasurer of State and each bank depository shall enter into an agreement establishing the term or renewal term of the certificate of deposit.(c)(1) Notice of the date and time of the meeting shall be given by the Secretary of the State Board of Finance and published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least five (5) days but no more than fifteen (15) days before the meeting.(2) At the meeting a person desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity to express his or her views on any matter under consideration by the board.(3) After considering all views expressed and the views of the board members, the board shall fix the rate of interest to be used by the Treasurer of State and paid by bank depositories during the next term.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1088,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1997, No. 847, § 1.
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