All funds received by city retirement systems and not required for current disbursements shall be invested only in:
(a)
Securities which are legal for savings bank investments in this state, or which have been certified as legal investments for savings banks pursuant to Division 10 (commencing at Section 20000) of the Water Code.(b)
Securities which, pursuant to the statutes or laws providing for the issuance of such securities, are entitled to the same force or value or use as bonds issued by any municipality.(c)
Securities issued pursuant to those acts, statutes or laws of this state, wherein such law specifically states by reference or otherwise that such securities shall be legal investments for either savings banks, insurance companies, all trust funds, state school funds, and any funds which may be invested in bonds of cities, counties, cities and counties, school districts, or municipalities in the state.(d)
Securities which have been investigated and approved by a commission or board now or hereafter authorized by law to conduct such investigation and give such approval, and by authority of which such securities are declared to be legal investments for insurers.(e)
Securities issued pursuant to those acts, statutes or laws of this state, wherein such law specifically states by reference or otherwise that such securities shall be legal investments for any pension fund, retirement fund, or retirement plan.(f)
Deposits at interest in any state or national bank in accordance with law authorizing and controlling the deposit of public funds in banks.(g)
Certificates and shares of a savings and loan association or a federal savings and loan association, if the certificates or shares are insured as defined in Title IV of the National Housing Act.(h)
Registered warrants of any political subdivision of this state.(i)
A contract with an insurance company to whom the insurance commissioner has issued a certificate of authority entitling it to transact life and disability insurance, which contract may be for a deposit administration or immediate participation guarantee type of group annuity for members of the retirement system whereby contributions paid to the insurance company will be held and used to pay benefits.
Source:
Section 45308.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=45308.1..