[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the County of Putnam: Art.
I, 7-7-1983 by L.L. No. 5-1983; Art. II, 4-2-1985.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 7-7-1983 by L.L. No. 5-1983]
The Putnam County Legislature does hereby delegate to the County Attorney
the power and the authority to make an expenditure from the Liability and
Casualty Fund without judicial approval for the compromise or settlement of
any action or claim where the amount of such settlement or compromise does
not exceed $5,000.
[Adopted 4-2-1985]
The County Attorney shall not have the power to institute any proceedings
on behalf of the county or any of its officers unless directed to do so by
the County Board or an officer, Board, Commission or body having power or
authority under statute to direct the starting of any such action or proceeding,
except a proceeding for money judgment only where the amount involved does
not exceed $10,000 exclusive of costs.
