§ 63G-7-602. Compromise and settlement of claims.

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(1)	A political subdivision, after conferring with its legal officer or other legal counsel if it does not have a legal officer, may compromise and settle any action as to the damages or other relief sought.

(2)

The risk manager in the Department of Administrative Services may compromise and settle any action against the state for which the Risk Management Fund may be liable:

(a)	on the risk manager's own authority, if the amount of the settlement is $25,000 or less;

(b)	with the concurrence of the attorney general or the attorney general's representative and the executive director of the Department of Administrative Services if the amount of the settlement is $25,000.01 to $100,000; or

(c)	by complying with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 10, State Settlement Agreements Act, if the amount of the settlement is more than $100,000.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session

                    
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