Elizabeth Ehrenstrom

The Executive Committee discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the review of actuarial studies for the Workers' Compensation and Liability programs, approval of banking plan and shared risk plan adjustments, and the status of premium calculations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key agenda items also included updates on risk management, policy and procedure revisions, review of financial reports, and strategic planning initiatives. Additionally, the committee reviewed results from service provider surveys and addressed upcoming insurance renewals and police risk management grant funding.

The Special Claims Committee meeting agenda included a Call to Order, Roll Call, and Public Comments segment. The primary substantive item was a Closed Session requested to discuss pending claims, specifically one Liability claim involving the City of Folsom and seven Workers' Compensation claims involving the Cities of Elk Grove, Galt, Oroville, Placerville, and Yuba City. The agenda also provided for a Report from Closed Session and a Round Table Discussion for committee members to address any topics or ideas.

The committee meeting addressed several key operational and risk management topics. These included an analysis of police workers' compensation claims and an overview of the workers' compensation claim process. Members reviewed the historic usage and future direction of Police Risk Management Grant funds. The agenda also featured discussions on first responder wellness and mental health resources, feedback sessions regarding previous and future law enforcement training days, and a presentation on the implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs in law enforcement. Additionally, a roundtable discussion allowed members to raise various topics of interest.

The Risk Management Committee meeting agenda included several action and information items. Key discussions focused on the Risk Control Services Update from the previous year, the proposed 2014/15 Risk Control Service Plan for approval, and receiving an update on the Train the Trainers program, with direction requested for staff. Action items requiring approval included a request for $50,000 for Police Risk Management funds to procure Body Cameras, and the review and approval of the NCCSIF 2014/15 Risk Management Budget. An information item involved receiving a summary of the February 12, 2014, NCCSIF Police Risk Management Committee Meeting.

The committee reviewed and considered revisions to the Liability Litigation Management Plan and the Workers' Compensation Claims Administration General Guidelines. Additionally, the committee evaluated a liability program claims audit conducted by RMS and reviewed the associated response. The meeting included a closed session to discuss pending liability and workers' compensation claims, followed by a report on any closed session actions and a round table discussion regarding common risk exposures.