A.Â
There shall be an Insurance Department headed by an
Insurance Officer who shall be appointed by the County Executive based
on his or her education, experience and qualifications to perform
the duties of the office, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature.
He or she shall serve at the pleasure of the County Executive and
shall have all the powers and perform all the duties now and hereafter
conferred or imposed upon him or her by law, and perform such other
and related duties as required by the County Executive and County
Legislature.
B.Â
Powers and duties. The Insurance Officer shall:
(1)Â
Have general charge and responsibility for duties
and functions relating to insurance as delegated to him or her from
time to time by the County Executive and County Legislature;
(2)Â
Subject to County Executive approval, have the authority
to administer the self-insurance plan as provided for in Article 5
of the Workers' Compensation Law;
(3)Â
Contract for the services deemed necessary for the
operation of the plan and, within the limits of the appropriation
made for this purpose, approve all bills or claims related thereto
before payment is recommended;
(4)Â
Have the authority to settle any case subject to the
approval of the County Attorney; and
(5)Â
Have authority to appoint deputies within the limit
of the appropriation for this purpose, and designate a first deputy
who shall act as Insurance Officer in the event of the Insurance Officer's
absence from the County or inability to perform and exercise his or
her powers and duties.
