§ 2.34.160. Employee's duties in event of a loss and/or claim.  


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  • As soon as practicable, the employee in the event of a loss and/or claim which would entitle the employee to indemnity and/or reimbursement by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District under this chapter, shall furnish or cause to be furnished written notice and/or oral information containing particulars sufficient to identify the exposure of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District. The information furnished should include:

    A.

    All reasonable obtainable information with respect to the time, place and circumstances thereof, the names and addresses of persons suffering damage to property and/or personal injury, and the names and addresses of available witnesses.

    B.

    If claim is made or notice of suit is served upon the employee, the employee shall immediately notify and forward to the Kenai Peninsula Borough attorney and/or risk manager every demand, notice, summons or other process received by or served upon him/her or his/her representative.

    C.

    The employee shall upon request cooperate with and assist the Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District in making settlements, in the conduct of litigation and enforcement of any right of contribution or indemnity against any person and/or organization who may be liable to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District and/or the employee because of damage to property and/or personal injury. The employee shall at the request of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and School District, attend all hearings and trials and assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnesses. The employee shall not, except at their own cost, voluntarily make any payment, assume any liability or obligation or incur any expense other than for the first aid to others at the time of an accident.

(Ord. No. 89-9, § 1, 1989)