[Adopted by Bill No. 88-6; amended in its entirety by Bill No. 15-010]
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There shall be a Risk Management Division, which shall be administered by a Risk Manager. The Division shall be in the Executive Branch, subject to the direction and supervision of the County Attorney.
B. 
The Division shall have as its purpose the identification and analysis of loss exposure, examination, selection and implementation of risk management techniques and the monitoring of the results of those techniques.
The Manager shall:
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Be responsible for the daily business operation of the Division and supervision of the staff.
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Identify areas of exposure and suggest measures which will reduce those exposures.
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Administer Harford County's property, workers' compensation, automobile and general liability claims.
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Maintain accurate, current records of accidents and claims as required for effective risk management and conformance with governmental regulations.
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Cooperate with the Treasurer in determining appropriate funding for budgeting for claims and expenses related to the County's self-insurance fund, including any premiums for insurance purchased.
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Cooperate with representatives of contracted services and the County Law Department in coordinating claims handling and minimizing unnecessary delays.
G. 
Make recommendations to other County departments concerning the elimination or avoidance of risks.
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Perform other risk management duties as directed by the County Attorney.
The staff of the Division shall include a Manager and such other personnel as may be necessary to implement the duties and responsibilities of the Division.
The Manager shall prepare and submit to the County Attorney and the County Executive a budget to include the recommended appropriations for its operation.