To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Amendment of Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management Joint Powers (PRISM) Agreementend
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Risk Manager Amanda Phillips to sign and execute the proposed amendment to the PRISM Joint Powers Agreement (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the Risk Manager to sign and execute future amendments to the PRISM Joint Power Agreement, after review and approval by County Counsel and the County Administrative Office, and all documents to obtain and maintain necessary insurance coverage; and
3. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign and seal the resolution (Attachment 4) which approves the amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement; and
4. Return sealed and certified copy of the resolution to Risk Manager, Amanda Phillips.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
PRISM was formed by and for the California counties in 1979 by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). Today, 54 out of the 58 counties in California participate in one or more of the PRISM programs. In 2001, PRISM expanded its offerings to other California public agencies. At this point, over 70% of the cities in California participate in one or more of the PRISM programs. In addition, a variety of special districts, school districts, and JPAs also participate in PRISM Programs. PRISM is recognized as the largest public entity property and casualty pool in the United States.
After 25 years of having public entity members participate in PRISM, the members of PRISM have proposed to update the composition of the Board of Directors to recognize the partnership that the counties have with the public entity members. At p...
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