At the direction of the Issuer, Financial Advisor shall: 1. Be an “extension of staff” in terms of material preparation and attendance at any appropriate internal or external meetings as deemed necessary by the City; 2. Assist in the planning and structuring of bond issues; 3. Assess and advise on current market conditions; 4. Assist and advise in the development of debt limits, debt service coverage ratios, reserve funds or other debt policies as requested; 5. Undertake assignments regarding bond financing including, but not limited to, budget, tax, cash management issues and related aspects of the City's financial management programs and their development; 6. Assist and advise on the City’s credit rating(s), acting as a lead with the credit rating agencies in conjunction with the City on any potential re-rate or rating upgrade opportunity. Coordinate preparation of such information as may be appropriate for submission to the credit rating agency and arrange for and attend presentations to or meetings with Credit Rating Agencies. 7. Advise and assist the City in complying with, preparing, and filing continuing disclosure of financial information and operating data pursuant to, Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12;
