Consistent with the prudent investor rule pursuant to § 35-14-103, the standard of care pursuant to § 35-14-104, and the exercise of reasonable care in delegation of investment and management functions pursuant to § 35-14-111 and § 8-37-112, the department of treasury investment division staff, under the supervision of the state treasurer, shall invest, reinvest, manage, and select investment options for program assets for financial reasons for the exclusive benefit of the beneficiaries of the programs while maximizing long-term shareholder value.
T.C.A. § 9-4-1402