§ 27A-112. Claims adjusters.

(a)

The claims board may allow one (1) or more claims adjuster to adjust or otherwise administer claims for the city.

(b)

A claims adjuster may be selected from among the city's administrative staff, or a professional claims handling or management service may be retained as a claims adjuster.

(c)

If a professional claims handling or management service is to be retained as a claims adjuster, such employment shall be on a nonexclusive basis, and the contract under which such service is retained shall be made terminable by the city in accordance with the terms of the contract entered into with the claims adjuster.

(d)

Each claims adjuster shall be directly responsible to the financial and insurance analyst and/or safety director/risk manager and shall follow any claims administration policies and procedures established by the claims board.

(Ord. No. 5847, § 1(4.02), 8-23-90)