Risk Management

The Town's Risk Management directs strategic planning, facilitates departmental training and recommends rules, policies and procedures to accomplish risk management goals related to employee and workplace safety, loss control, claims, and insurance program objectives.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Risk Management to protect and preserve the Town's assets and resources, both human and financial, in support of the Town's efforts to serve its citizens and build a stronger community.  We work to promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment through a strong commitment to health and safety practices and programs.

Program Goals

• Minimize or eliminate the conditions and practices that cause loss and damage.
• Provide guidance, direction, oversight and coordination of a Town-wide risk management program.
• Provide effective, proactive loss prevention programs, policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Activities

Risk management activities include selection and placement of adequate insurance protection for the Town's assets; coordination of the workers' compensation insurance program; timely processing of claims against the Town; and loss control functions.

Safety & Training

Safety and training services include Town-wide safety and training activities applicable to all employees and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.