The Central Services Officer shall:
(1) provide for the investigation and processing of claims;
(2) review and approve all claims for payment from the Fund for property damage and automobile liability claims where the amount to be paid is $25,000 or less;
(3) review and approve all claims for payment from the Fund for general liability and settlements of workers' compensation claims where the amount to be paid is $25,000 or less;
(4) obtain administrative and consulting services as the Central Services Officer finds necessary after the approval of the Self-Insurance Fund Committee and in accordance with the availability of funds;
(5) provide a monthly report to the Self-Insurance Fund of all claims for payment made in the preceding month and the reserves for all claims; and
(6) annually recommend to the Chief Administrative Officer the amount of monetary reserve necessary to support the Fund during the next fiscal year, excess insurance necessary to secure the liability for payment of claims above limits payable from the Fund, and other insurance necessary to secure the liability for the payment of claims arising from losses not payable from the Fund.
(b) The Central Services Officer may delegate the duties in (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(5) to the Safety and Insurance Manager.
(1985 Code, Art. 2, § 5-105) (Bill No. 13-89; Bill No. 75-12; Bill No. 15-15; Bill No. 43-20)