(a) Local governments may effect and are encouraged to effect temporary transfers among separate funds, for the purpose of pooling amounts available for investment.

(b) This pooling may be accomplished through interfund advances and other appropriate means consistent with recognized principles of governmental accounting, if:

(1) Moneys are available for the investment period required;

(2) The investment fund can repay the advance by the time needed;

(3) The transactions are fully and promptly recorded;

(4) The interest earned is credited to the loaning or advancing fund; and

(5) The transaction does not violate subsection (d) of Code Section 36-83-8 with respect to prior agreements, laws, or covenants which may restrict pooling.