(a) Any public depository which holds public deposits may apply to the board for permission to participate in the collateral pool to secure all public deposits at such public depository.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 9-4-503

  • Board: means the collateral pool board created pursuant to §. See Tennessee Code 9-4-502
  • Collateral pool: means an arrangement whereby the repayment of public deposits deposited with any qualified public depository is secured through the sum total of eligible collateral pledged by all qualified public depositories, and contingent liability agreements as provided by the collateral pool board. See Tennessee Code 9-4-502
  • Depository pledge agreement: means the contract between the state treasurer, a qualified public depository, and a trustee custodian providing for the pledge and deposit of collateral, and other provisions determined by the state treasurer. See Tennessee Code 9-4-502
  • Public depository: means :
    (i) Any savings and loan association, or savings bank (collectively referred to as savings institutions), or any bank chartered by the state of Tennessee. See Tennessee Code 9-4-502
  • Qualified public depository: means any public depository that meets all of the requirements of this part and that has been authorized by the board to secure public deposits through the collateral pool. See Tennessee Code 9-4-502
(b) An application submitted pursuant to this part is subject to the approval of the board. The board shall set the number of votes required for the approval of such applications.
(c) The board may require such information regarding the financial condition of the public depository as the board deems necessary for determining the suitability of that depository to participate in the collateral pool. Prior to participation in the collateral pool, a qualified public depository shall execute a depository pledge agreement.