CDIAC’s free Debt Issuance and Administration Education Series
for Elected Officials (known as “elected”) covers debt financing,
marketing, strategies, and risks. The series consists of eight
modules offered virtually through the
CDIAC Educational Portal, including:
Why Do Public Agencies Use Debt Financing | A module covering
constitutional powers granted to public agencies and the
rationale for using debt financing.
What You Need to Know Before Issuing Dept | A module on the
link between long-term planning and short-term decision-making.
Strategy Drives Structure |A module on debt structuring and
taxpayer equity implications.
The Use of Debt Policies to Manage Risk | A module on the
financial, legal, and political implications and risks of debt
financing.
It Takes a Team: The Role of External Professionals in a
Successful Issuance | A module on the roles and responsibilities
of elected officials, financial officers, and external
professionals in debt issuance.
Marketing and Structuring Strategies for a Win-Win Debt
Issuance | A module on strategies for debt marketing and the role
of governance practices in that effort.
Implications and Documentation of Your Long-Term Debt
Commitments | A module covering the policy implications of
issuance of long-term debts and the role of elected officials in
the issuance.
Becoming a Model Borrower | A module on post-issuance
responsibilities.
CDIAC was established in 1981 to provide education and technical
assistance to local public agencies on debt issuance and public
financing. For more information on the program and the resources
it provides to local agencies, visit treasurer.ca.gov/cdiac/index.asp.
