The severance tax permanent fund may be invested in deposits in New Mexico credit unions, provided each deposit is insured by an agency of the United States and the credit union offers interest on such deposits at least equal to that offered to its members for similar deposits. Such deposits may be invested for a term of maturity of eight years or less at an interest rate to be set by the council. Such deposits shall be made and administered by the council and state investment officer in accordance with the law governing deposits of public money, including, but not limited to, Sections 6-10- 10, 6-10-16, 6-10-24.1 and 6-10-29 N.M. Stat. Ann.. As used in this section, “deposit” includes share, share certificate and share draft.