[Amended 5-27-1980; 2-15-1992 by Ord. No. 12-1992]
There shall be a Department of Law, the head
of which shall be the County Counsel, who shall be appointed by the
County Executive with the advice and consent of the Board of County
Commissioners, who shall be a member of the unclassified service and
who shall serve as chief legal officer of the County. In addition
thereto, there shall be a Legislative Counsel to the Board of County
Commissioners, appointed by it, to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
[Added 9-5-2000 by Ord. No. 9-2000; amended 6-7-2022 by Ord. No. 5-2022]
A. There shall be an Office of Risk, Insurance, Safety
and Claims (RISC), the Manager of which shall be a member of the unclassified
service and shall be qualified by training, education and experience
for the duties of the office.
B. The Office of RISC shall coordinate with the Atlantic
County Insurance Commission (ACIC) of which the County is a member
in order to carry out the following functions:
(1) Cooperate with the ACIC in establishing a risk management
plan and coordinating programs of loss prevention, sick avoidance
and otherwise be proactive to ensure safety in the work place, in
County facilities, County installations and on County highways.
(2) Cooperate with the ACIC to provide for the County's
insurance needs in areas of general liability, auto liability, employment
practices liability (EPL), public official liability (POL), professional
liability and workers' compensation coverage.
(3) Develop, implement and manage a comprehensive, Countywide
safety program providing appropriate training and assistance in ensuring
workplace safety for County employees and premises safety for visitors
and clientele.
(4) Manage any and all claims which are presented to the
County, including workers' compensation, property damage and personal
injury claims.
(5) Secure
appropriate bonds for County officials and the County's Constitutional
Offices.
(6) Work
in conjunction with the ACIC's third party administrator (TPA) to
manage any and all claims which are presented to the County, including
workers' compensation, property damage and personal injury claims.
[Added 2-15-1992 by Ord. No. 12-1992]
A. There shall be an Office of the County Adjuster, the
head of which shall be a member of the classified service and who
shall be qualified by training, experience or education for the duties
of the office.
B. The office shall:
(1) Receive notification of admissions to state mental
and DDD facilities and schedule commitment hearings for persons admitted
to mental hospitals.
(2) Conduct comprehensive investigation on all admissions
to determine the financial ability of a patient or legally responsible
relative to pay, identify and pursue any available third-party payments
and determine if the County is chargeable.
(3) Audit state institutional billing to the County, make
appropriate deductions and process payment.
(4) Monitor/track rebates and credits due to the County
from the state to ensure the accuracy and receipt thereof.
Nothing herein contained shall restrict or limit
the proper responsibilities, powers and duties of the office of County
Counsel as established by law and by this chapter.