Sec. 3-22h. Trust authority of the Treasurer. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 3-22h. Trust authority of the Treasurer. The Treasurer, on behalf of the trust and for purposes of the trust, may:

      (1) Receive and invest moneys in the trust in any instruments, obligations, securities or property in accordance with section 3-22i;

      (2) Establish consistent terms for each participation agreement, bulk deposit, coupon or installment payments, including, but not limited to, (A) the method of payment into the trust by payroll deduction, transfer from bank accounts or otherwise, (B) the termination, withdrawal or transfer of payments under the trust, including transfers to or from a qualified tuition program established by another state pursuant to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, (C) penalties for distributions not used or made in accordance with Section 529(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, (D) changing of the identity of the designated beneficiary and (E) any charges or fees in connection with the administration of the trust;

      (3) Enter into one or more contractual agreements, including contracts for legal, actuarial, accounting, custodial, advisory, management, administrative, advertising, marketing and consulting services for the trust and pay for such services from the gains and earnings of the trust;

      (4) Procure insurance in connection with the trust's property, assets, activities, or deposits or contributions to the trust;

      (5) Apply for, accept and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public or private sources to enable the trust to carry out its objectives;

      (6) Adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 54 for purposes of sections 3-22f to 3-22o, inclusive;

      (7) Sue and be sued;

      (8) Establish one or more funds within the trust and maintain separate accounts for each designated beneficiary; and

      (9) Take any other action necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 3-22f to 3-22o, inclusive, and incidental to the duties imposed on the Treasurer pursuant to said sections.

      (P.A. 97-224, S. 3, 12.)

      History: P.A. 97-224 effective July 1, 1997.