Issue 144 - February 2024
RISK SOLUTIONS
Resource Update
Periodically, the Authority updates its resource library, including existing and newly developed resources. Below are some recent updates.
Update Resources
The Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Program resource was revised to reference recent case law regarding a “trivial defect.” It also includes additional guidance regarding repairs and the contractual transfer of some of the risks associated with sidewalk inspections and maintenance programs. The updated resource was made available to members in January.
The bonds surety section of the Contractual Risk Transfer Manual was updated to maintain compliance with the Code of Civil Procedure. The updated version is denoted on the cover page: “Edition 8.1 – February 2024.”
The Naloxone Policy and Procedures resource was updated to reference Health and Safety Code 1799.113. The updated resource was made available to members in January.
The Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Drug and Alcohol Testing by Public Sector Employers resources were updated to address AB 2188, which became effective on January 1, 2024. Consult with your legal counsel for further guidance. Members are also encouraged to meet with their testing facilities and understand the procedures the facility will follow when conducting tests to confirm whether they match your agency’s policy language. These updated resources were made available to members in January.
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy resource was reviewed for potential updates and made available to members in January.
The Parks and Recreation Background Check Supplemental Questionnaire resource may also be referred to as Public Resources Code 5164. It underwent a regular review for potential updates and was made available to members in January.
Resources can be accessed and downloaded in the library section of the Authority’s website. Resources available in Word format allow members to customize agency-specific policies and procedures.
For questions, please contact your regional risk manager.
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