(a) The Comptroller is authorized to administer a Workers’ Compensation Program for the City, in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Act, codified at 820 ILCS 305, and the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, codified at 820 ILCS 310. Administration of the Workers’ Compensation Program shall include authority to settle controverted claims that do not require City Council approval.
(b) The Comptroller may carry out the duties set forth in subsection (a) of this section either directly, or through a designee, agent or contractor, and is authorized to enter into one or more agreements to secure the services of such designee, agent or contractor.
(Added Coun. J. 1-23-19, p. 93851, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11390, Art. II, § 1)