It is the intent of the Sullivan County Legislature, by the adoption of this Part 1, to establish application and administrative procedures for use in connection with claims for benefits under § 207-c of the General Municipal Law, and to coordinate benefits awarded under § 207-c of the General Municipal Law with benefits awarded under the Workers' Compensation Law, the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law, or such other benefits as may be applicable.
This Part 1 shall be known and may be cited
as the "Sheriff's Department Disability Claims Procedure Law."
As used in this Part 1, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A form prepared for use in making claim under this Part 1 for benefits provided under § 207-c of the General Municipal Law.
Any person eligible to make a claim for benefits under § 207-c
of the General Municipal Law.
The County of Sullivan.
The administrator of the County Self-Insurance Program.
The Personnel Officer of the county.
Benefits provided under § 207-c of the General
Municipal Law, including the full amount of salary or wages and expenses
for medical treatment or hospital care rendered as a result of job-related
injury or illness, but shall not include continued payment of uniform
allowance, continued accrual of leave time or other benefits to which
active employees are entitled.
The Sheriff of the county.
