TITLE 2
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 1
SAFETY, RISK MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD
SECTION:
2-1-1: Board Established; Composition
2-1-2: Purpose And Function
2-1-3: Report And Investigation Of Accident
2-1-4: Review And Evaluation
2-1-5: Board Determination
2-1-6: Written Report
2-1-7: Department Head/Supervisor Responsibility
2-1-8: Disciplinary Action
2-1-9: Appeals
2-1-1: BOARD ESTABLISHED; COMPOSITION:
There is hereby established a safety, risk management accident review board for the county (hereafter the "board"). This board shall consist of the county auditor, county sheriff, county attorney, county commissioner's assistant, county road supervisor and county risk manager, or such person or persons as designated by any of the foregoing officials and approved by the county commissioners, or such person as temporarily, from time to time, may be designated by proxy by any of the foregoing officials who are unable to attend a board meeting. (Ord. 2.05, 1-27-2003)
2-1-2: PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
The purposes and functions for which the board is created are as follows:
   A.   Safety: The board shall:
      1.   Periodically review and when necessary recommend changes to the county safety programs, manuals and training programs;
      2.   Periodically review and inspect county facilities and properties, including, but not limited to, roads, parks, buildings, equipment, etc., and make recommendations on changes or improvements thereto in the promotion and interest of increased safety; and
      3.   Provide all information available to the various department heads and/or supervisors in the county system.
   B.   Risk Management: The board shall, in addition to the duties provided in subsection A of this section, make all reviews, inspections, recommendations and actions which, in the opinion of the board, will reduce and minimize the risks of injury to persons or property within the county and thereby reduce the possible exposure to liability on the part of the county to any claims for loss or damage.
   C.   Accident Review: The board shall review each and every accident involving county employees and/or equipment and/or facility and shall make conclusions and recommendations to the board of county commissioners and to the department head and/or supervisor of the employee, equipment or facility involved in such accident. (Ord. 2.05, 1-27-2003)
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