Real-Time Risk, May 2008
This issue features information on pot holes, harsh winter and employee falls, effective accident reviews, and a legal brief on employment related drug testing.
We encourage you to share this information with others in your organization, and to give us your feedback on this edition and on future topics of interest to you. A printable version is attached as well.
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2008 Annual Conference - Materials and Photos
The stars were out at this year’s CIS Annual Conference, February 27-29 in Tigard. Thank you for making the 7th Annual Member Meeting and Risk Management Conference a great success! We hope you found the conference both educational and enjoyable. Copies of Conference materials and photos from the event are now available.
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Ethics Law changes (SB 10)
Mark Rauch, CIS General Counsel, comments on the impact of legislative changes to state ethics laws on CIS support of public officials training programs.
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Supreme Court Decision in Clarke v. OHSU
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeals decision in the case of Clarke v. OHSU, finding that a section of the Oregon Tort Claims Act is unconstitutional when applied to the facts of the case. An analysis by CIS General Counsel Mark Rauch.
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December Local Focus
CIS Underwriting Manager, Bob Kahl, writes about what you need to know with regard to crime coverage and public employee fidelity bonds.
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Real-Time Risk, December 2007
This issue features information on the new Oregon Identity Theft Protection Act, sewer system failures, EAIP changes and more.
We encourage you to share this information with others in your organization, and to give us your feedback on this edition and on future topics of interest to you.
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CIS Named "Health Plan of the Year" by Disease Management Association
The success of CIS' Healthy Benefits program has been recognized by the Disease Management Association of America, which named CIS its "Health Plan of the Year" for 2007. The award was presented during 9th Annual Disease Management Leadership Forum in Las Vegas.
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Summary Report: Land Development Guarantee Practices in Oregon Communities
Read this report for information and recommendations on the subject of perceived inadequate practices in assuring performance (completion) on public improvements in Oregon communities.
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Sewer System Failures
Aging systems, lack of funds for adequate maintenance and a new awareness of toxicity issues that requires more elaborate and costly clean-up procedures make sewer system backups a growing exposure in many Oregon communities. Insurance is one, but certainly not the only remedy local governments should be using to protect their citizens from the consequences of accidental backups.
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