Bonds -- General authority

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

    (a)    A county or municipality may issue bonds to finance loans made through a program.

    (b)    To issue a bond, a county or municipality shall adopt an ordinance or a resolution that specifies the maximum principal amount of the bond.

    (c)    In the ordinance or resolution, the county or municipality may:

        (1)    specify the items listed in subsection (d) of this section;

        (2)    authorize the finance board of the county or municipality to specify those items by ordinance or resolution; or

        (3)    authorize the chief executive to specify those items by executive order.

    (d)    For each issuance of a bond, the county or municipality may specify:

        (1)    the principal amount;

        (2)    the interest rate or, for floating or variable rates of interest, the method to determine the interest rate;

        (3)    the manner and terms of sale, including whether by competitive or negotiated sale;

        (4)    the time of execution, issuance, and delivery;

        (5)    the form and denomination;

        (6)    the source, manner, times, and places to pay principal or interest;

        (7)    conditions for redemption before maturity;

        (8)    the purposes for which proceeds may be spent;

        (9)    the source of security; and

        (10)    other provisions that are necessary or desirable to effect the program.


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.