§ 10-176. Management of the Fund.

(a)

The Risk Management Fund shall be governed by a Risk Management Committee which shall be comprised of one voting representative from each of the following members: Prince George's County, the Board of Education of Prince George's County, the Board of Trustees of Prince George's Community College, and the Prince George's County Memorial Library, pursuant to Section 10-181 of this Division.

(b)

The County Attorney shall provide legal counsel, advice and representation to the Risk Management Fund and each of its members unless a member elects to provide for its own legal representation. The County Attorney, or the member's attorney, in the event that legal representation is provided by a member, shall provide for the defense of claims made against each member, its public officials, employees and agents for which coverage has been extended by the Risk Management Fund. The Risk Management Fund shall pay the cost of all legal representation, at a uniform hourly rate of remuneration established by the Bylaws and shall charge the account of the member represented. The County Attorney, upon request, shall consult with and advise counsel for each member, if any, on all matters pertaining to a claim against the member.

(c)

Each member's account shall be charged the pro rata share of the operating expenses of the Fund as established by the Bylaws and shall be charged the actual expenses of any specialized services requested by the member or uniquely incurred for its benefit.

(CB-31-1983)