HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2003 (11) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUANCE OF SELF - INSURED WORKER'S
COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Resolution No. 1, (,...loo-1)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County is a qualified political subdivision of the State of
Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act (Act) provides that an
employer covered by the Act either insure its liability with a worker's compensation
insurance carrier authorized to do business in Wisconsin, or be exempted (self- insured)
from insuring liabilities with a carrier and assume the responsibility for its own worker's
compensation risk and payment; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County is an employer covered by the Act; and
WHEREAS, the State and its political subdivisions may self - insure worker's
compensation without a special order from the Department of Workforce Development
(Department) if they agree to report faithfully all compensible injuries and agree to
comply with the Act and rules of the Department; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends the continuation of the self -
insured worker's compensation program, in compliance with Wisconsin Administrative
Code DWD 80.60(3).
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors as
follows:
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1) That St. Croix County will continue the self - insured worker's compensation
program that is currently in effect.
2) That the County Clerk forward certified copies of this resolution to the
Worker's Compensation Division, Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development.
Offered by the Finance Committee.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
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Adopted:4 iln d o3 Attest: Ctulcil-de4,
St. Croix
County Clerk