4.1.1. Determine the timing of bond offerings and the sizing of the bond issue; 4.1.2. Devise and recommend to the Bank a plan for financing the bonds to be issued, including a maturity schedule and other terms and conditions, that will result in the most advantageous terms to the Bank, and consistent with a minimum effective interest rate; 4.1.3. Participate in document preparation and provide assistance to bond counsel in the coordination of bond offerings and related transactions; 4.1.4. Prepare necessary information for the rating agencies and assist in the presentation of required information to such agencies; 4.1.5. Assist the Bank in maintaining ongoing relationship with the rating agencies; 4.1.6. Advise the Bank concerning the need for any credit enhancements and provide all necessary assistance in related negotiations; 4.1.7. Assist in the approval process of the Texas Bond Review Board, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, and any other state or federal agency as necessary to the issuance of the bonds; and 4.1.8. Assist in coordinating closing details and post-closing duties, including the development of a closing memorandum and a final report to the Texas Bond Review Board, which must include a verification of all cost of issuance. 4.1.9. Answer questions or requests for additional information from prospective investors; 4.1.10. Evaluate proposals submitted for the purchase of bonds; 4.1.11. Advise the Bank with respect to the investment of bond proceeds and the accounting of arbitrage earnings; 4.1.12. Assist the Bank in providing information to various legislators and other state agencies; 4.1.13. Advise the staff of the Bank of ongoing developments in municipal markets and the bond industry as they affect the Bank; 4.1.14. Solicit and negotiate proposals on behalf of the Bank for contracting for any fees associated with the printing of bond offering documents, ratings, trustee and paying agent fees, and related services when necessary; 4.1.15. Monitor and control the costs of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds; 4.1.16. Monitor and advise the Bank on refunding opportunities, derivatives and other financial products that would help the Bank lower its cost of borrowing; 4.1.17. Assist in administration of the Bank's commercial paper, bond, and other debt programs; 4.1.18. Advise the Bank on taxable versus tax-exempt bond issuances and loan contracts; 4.1.19. Advise the Bank on the structure and alternative loans using bond proceeds; and 4.1.20. Provide guidance on all other matters necessary or incidental to the issuance and administration of debt obligations.
