8. Consider approval of Depository Pledge Agreement with NewFirst National Bank. Mr. Wilson presented to and reviewed with the Board the Depository Pledge Agreement with NewFirst National Bank (the “DPA”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit G. He noted that the Board previously approved moving the operating funds to NewFirst National Bank. Upon motion by Director Higgins, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the DPA.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.