Township of Butler, PA Article III Workers' Compensation

[Adopted 7-20-1992 by Ord. No. 719; amended in its entirety 10-5-1998 by Ord. No. 765]

§ 55-15 Authorization.

A. The proper municipal officers are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the following documents:

(1) The Municipal Risk Management Workers' Compensation Pooled Trust Agreement (hereafter the "agreement").[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The agreement is on file in the office of the Township Manager.

(2) The Participant Application.

B. These documents are attached hereto and made a part hereof and may be inspected by any interested citizen at the office of the Municipal Secretary.

§ 55-16 Duration of agreement.

The duration of the term of the agreement is annually based upon the Pooled Trust's fiscal year.

§ 55-17 Purpose and objectives.

The purpose and objectives of the agreement are set forth in Article V of the agreement.

§ 55-18 Powers and scope of authority.

The powers and scope of authority delegated are set forth in Articles II, V, VI, VIII and IX of the agreement.

§ 55-19 Appropriation of funds.

The funds for meeting the obligations of the political subdivision under the agreement shall be appropriated from the general funds of the political subdivision.

§ 55-20 Organizational structure.

The organizational structure necessary to implement the agreement consists of the trust, trustee, service agents and fiscal agents created by the agreement.

§ 55-21 Property.

Property acquired for purposes of the trust shall be acquired, managed and disposed of under the terms of the attached Trust Agreement.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The agreement is on file in the office of the Township Manager.

§ 55-22 Employee benefits.

The trust shall be empowered to enter into contracts for policies of group insurance and employee benefits, including social security for its employees.