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At the request of Commissioner Bird, Personnel Director Bill Blankenship gave a brief job description for the Risk Manager's position: 1) Is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the most cost effective risk coverage plan that completely meets the needs of the County; 2) Identifies the exposure to risk, and is responsible for establishment and enforcement of safety procedures to reduce claims. 3) Researches and identifies insurance areas that are more economical and better suited to the County, and designs the necessary coverage and methods of funding. 4) Maintains records of frequency, cost and location of claims. 5) Recommends changes in policies, procedures and equipment to improve safety, reduce risk and minimize cost. 6) Makes periodic inspections of building facilities and work sites to determine liability, processes claims to submit to the insurance company, and coordinates litigation of claims with legal counsel. Chairman Scurlock recalled that this position was originally listed as Risk Manager/Safety Director, and asked if that was still the case. Director Blankenship felt that the initial thrust of the person filling the position would be to enforce the safety rules, because you cannot start saving money and reducing your claims, especially under Workers Compensation, until everyone is well aware of risk. Chairman Scurlock understood that Personnel has someone in mind, and asked if that person has expertise in both risk management and safety. Director Blankenship advised that in checking the references for this individual, HO was told that the person goes out into the city and observes work sites and has been known to stop jobs in progress because of safety violations. Chairman Scurlock noted that he has been reading Riskwatch to try to survey the market, and personally came up with a salary range for this particular position of $29,000 to $44,000. The 11 1JUN 11988 L BOOK 72 F E 5lO