City of Taunton, MA Article XVI Workers' Compensation Agent and Representative

[Adopted 9-13-1988; amended 5-23-2000 (§ 2-57 of the 2010 Code)[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

§ 96-83 Workers' Compensation Agent.

The Mayor shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Municipal Council, a Workers' Compensation Agent who shall act as agent of the City with regard to matters under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents and who shall maintain a working knowledge of all injuries to municipal employees, compensation, and medical payments. The annual stipend shall be at least $500 or as negotiated.

§ 96-84 Workers' Compensation Representative.

The Mayor shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Municipal Council, a Workers' Compensation Representative who shall maintain proper records of injuries to municipal employees, compensation and medical payments and who shall serve under the direction of the Workers' Compensation Agent.