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Serving Colorado's Counties
November 8, 2018
To: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
From: Allen E. Chapman, CTSI Executive Director
RE: Personnel Actions
RECEIVED
NOV 1 3 2018
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
With the election now complete and the pending change of some elected officials, the exposure and
possible claims concerning personnel actions may increase due to the desire of the newly elected officials
to restructure their departments. For this reason, on behalf of the Colorado Counties Casualty and
Property Pool (CAPP), I would like to remind you of the extreme potential of litigation and the
tremendous costs associated with improper personnel actions. In addition, as you know, the pool has a
$10,000 deductible for these types of claims.
At this time, I would like to request that you readdress this issue with all elected officials (incumbents and
newly elected) before the newly elected officials take office. Also, please advise all those concerned that
they should consult with your legal counsel before implementation of any personnel action (termination,
demotion, change of classification, etc.) so that a review of proper procedures may be provided to assist
them in the process.
Be advised that some personnel actions may produce a liability exposure to you and/or the newly elected
official as individuals and/or as representatives of the county.
As we have discussed with you in previous meetings, it is our intent to help you minimize the risk and
exposure to your county and CAPP whenever possible.
If I can be of further assistance on this matter or if we can help you in any other way to reduce potential
losses, please contact me at 303.861.0507 or email at achapman@ctsi.org.
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County Technical Services, Inc.
800 Grant Street • Suite 400
Denver, Colorado • 80203
email: ctsi@ctsi.org
2018-3677
Claims (CAPP & CWCP)
Phone: 303.861.0507 1-800.544.7868
Fax: 303.861.1022
Lodging &
Seminar
Registration
There is no cost for this seminar or your
Wednesday night hotel room, however,
all participants must register in ad-
vance.
1.To insure LODGING, your
hotel reservation
must be made by you by
November 21, 2018
directly with the Doubletree Hotel
by copying this link
to your browser:
http://group.doubletree.com/
Cou ntyTech n i ca I Servi ces
CTSI will pay for your room
on a master bill.
The hotel requires your credit card when
you register to hold your room and for
incidentals.
2. RSVP to CTSI for the SEMINAR by
December 1, 2018.
Register online for the SEMINAR at
www.ctsi.org
For additional information, contact
Juliann Hargrave at (303) 861-0507 or
email jhargrave@ctsi.org
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CTSI
Serving Colorado's Counties
CTSI Newly Elected
County Officials
Seminar
Presented at No Cost
to You as a County
Pool Member
Thursday, December 13, 2018
8 am to 2:45 pm
Doubletree Hotel
7801 E. Orchard
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
CTSI-Not Just for Today,
But a Valuable Resource for
Every Day of Your Tenure
Whether you are a newly elected
official, continuing county
commissioner or key staff, this
seminar will provide you with
specific information on the
legal and insurance protections
you will have as a member of the
county self-insurance pools.
County Technical Services, Inc.
County Technical Services Inc. is a non-
profit corporation that is owned and operated
by member counties to provide administra-
tion and consulting services for the county
self-insurance pools: Colorado Counties
Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP), County
Workers' Compensation Pool (CWCP) and
the County Health Pool (CI-IP).
CTSI's support and services are tools you
will use every day of your tenure as an
elected official.
This no cost CTSI seminar will give you
specific information on the legal and insur-
ance protections you will have as a member
of the county self-insurance pools.
Although the pools provide broad insurance
coverage, the coverage for newly elected
officials does not take effect until after the
individuals are sworn into office. Any claims
that might arise out of the actions of an
individual prior to swearing in are their own
personal responsibility.
Our society is quite litigious and the poten-
tial for enormous awards in cases involving
alleged violations of civil rights is a reality.
To help protect your and the county's assets,
we invite you to attend this very important
orientation seminar free of charge.
This seminar will also benefit current county
commissioners by bringing them up to date
on the latest in risk management.
What's Included
Wednesday night lodging and Thursday
continental breakfast and lunch will be
provided by CTSI
Agenda
CTSI-Not Just For Today,
But for Every Day of Your Tenure
An Introduction to CTSI and the County
Self -Insurance Pools
Project Management, Technical Updates, Salary
Survey, Lease Purchase, Consulting, Investigations,
Policies, Contracts, Grant Assistance
Allen Chapman, CTSI Executive Director
Health Care - Making Sense of It All
The County Health Pool
Advantages of Pooling your Employee Benefits, Who
Can Become a Member, Board and Member Policy
Statements, CHP Structure, Programs, Healthcare
Reform
Meredith Burcham, Benefits Manager
Responsibilities of a County Commissioner
Easy to Understand -Easy to Access
This session provides an easy to understand and
easily accessible summary of your duties relating to
budget planning, administration, legal requirements
and a host of other responsibilities.
Dennis Hunt, Manager Administrative & Grant
Services
Not If, But When You Get Sued
The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act -
A Tool to Protect You
The CGIA: How and When it is Applicable; Excep-
tions; Legislative Changes; Case Law, Claims, Puni-
tive Damages, Personal Liability.
Janet Grossnickle
Property & Liability Claims Manager
Handling Executive Sessions, Media Issues
and Employee Matters
Executive Sessions for Personnel Decisions and
Investigations and After the Executive Session —Your
Response to the Media — It's Not Just "No Comment"
Dana Mumey
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Protected! Insurance Coverage
for You and Your County
Colorado Counties Casualty & Property Pool
County Workers Compensation Pool
Coverages: Limits, Board and Member Policy State-
ments; County Fairs; Special Events; Volunteers; Use
of Vehicles; Workers Compensation.
Patti Lell, Manager -Risk Programs
Let's Be Careful Out There
Minimizing Your Risks through County Loss
Prevention Programs
Loss Analysis Reports to Commissioners, Safety
Committees, Classes, CTSI Resources
Jon Wagner, Loss Prevention Team Leader
Landmines for County Commissioners
Budgeting, Social Services, Land Use and Zoning
Dennis Hunt, Manager Administrative & Grant
Service
Closing Remarks
John (Chip) Taylor, CTSI Deputy Executive Director
Who Should Attend
Newly elected officials and continuing
county commissioners and key staff.
Lodging Reservation by 11-21
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CountyTechnicalServices
Seminar Registration by 12-1
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