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Technical Update vol. 29 no. 6 - Contracts in County Operations: Understanding Indemnification

Indemnification clauses allocate financial responsibility for losses in contracts, shifting liability from one party to another. For example, if a county leases a park shelter, the lessee may be required […]

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Technical Update vol. 29 no. 5 - Contracts in County Operations: Key Elements for Success

A contract is a written or spoken agreement, especially concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, intended to be enforceable by law. For counties, contracts are essential for conducting business with vendors, […]

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Technical Update vol. 29 no. 4 - CAPP Insurance and its Role in Public Officials’ Risk Mitigation and Bonds

Legislation was enacted more than a decade ago to allow counties to purchase crime insurance in lieu of surety bonds for elected officials, staff, public trustees, and other named insureds. […]

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Technical Update vol. 29 no. 3 - Jail Intake & Suicide Prevention Guidelines 

Due to exposure for jail-related death claims, it is important to remember a few basic guidelines regarding jail intake and suicide prevention. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED RULES ON JAIL INTAKE SUICIDE PREVENTION […]

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January 2025
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