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| Mission |
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The Risk Management Department provides all elements of risk management services for all elected officials and department heads. San Juan County is one of the few counties in New Mexico which has an experienced and qualified Risk Management Department.
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| Vision |
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The Risk Management Department’s vision and objective is to be the most competent public entities Risk Management Department in the state of New Mexico, and will continue to strive for improvement
in every aspect of risk management. The risk management personnel will continue cooperating with other departments to assure all personnel that our efforts are in the best interests of the county, its employees, and the public.
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| ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
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Determined that value of real property was
accurate and that property insurance coverages were adequate. An independent
appraisal of all real property was conducted for that purpose.
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Settled liability claims which fell below our
insurance deductibles. Coordinated with legal department and outside legal
counsel in investigation, evaluation, and settlement negotiations. Also,
assisted with pre-trial preparation. Cooperated with legal department in
monitoring status of cases in litigation.
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Investigated all motor vehicle accidents, and
other incidents or accidents in a timely fashion, including responding to
accidents or incidents which occurred after normal business hours, on holidays,
and week-ends.
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Investigated and administered all workers’
compensation claims presented by county employees. This includes payment of
weekly indemnity benefits, medical expenses, and review of necessary medical
treatment.
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