(a) For purposes of financing prepayment of all or a portion of a governmental employer's share of unfunded accrued actuarial liability of retirement systems, including the costs of issuance and administration, the issuance and sale of bonds by the corporation is authorized as provided in this section and AS 37.16.040 - 37.16.900, but only if the state bond rating is the equivalent of AA- or better. The net proceeds of the sale of the bonds remaining after payment of costs of issuance and administration shall be transferred to the commissioner of administration for the account of the governmental employer whose share of unfunded accrued actuarial liability is to be prepaid for application to that liability. Accrued interest paid on the bonds shall be paid into the reserve fund.
(b) The total unpaid principal amount of bonds, including refunding bonds, but excluding refunded bonds, is limited as provided in AS 37.15.903 . The bonds do not constitute a general obligation of the state. Authorization by the voters of the state or the legislature is not required.
(c) The corporation may enter into agreements with other state agencies as necessary or convenient to implement this section and AS 37.16.040 - 37.16.900.
(d) The corporation may contract for the services of underwriters, paying agents, trustees, bond printers, rating agencies, bond insurance, credit enhancement providers, accountants, financial advisors, and bond counsel, and other services as are necessary to accomplish the bond issuance and sale.
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