S.L. 363.1 Art. 36Insurance.

(1) The Secretary shall effect all insurance cover and liaise with the Council’s insurers on all matters, including claims.

(2) The Secretary shall regularly review and where necessary amend all insurances with the approval of the Council.

(3) No indemnities shall be given without authority of the Secretary and the Council’s insurers.

(4) Council members, employees of the Councils and employees assigned to the Council under various schemes shall be insured personal accident.

(5) Council members may be insured in a health scheme and Life Policy (death benefits) insofar as such Council has a positive balance of accounts or such scheme does not result in a negative balance in the Council’s accounts.

(6) Local Councils shall ensure that the administrative offices, including all the furniture and all office machinery be insured by a ‘Buildings and Contents’ insurance. Such insurance shall cover fire, theft and damage due to natural events.

(7) Motor vehicles belonging to the Council shall be insured under a fully comprehensive insurance. The value shall be established by the insurance company in terms of any insurance regulations or procedures.

(8) Community Assets shall not be insured unless otherwise approved by the Director upon a written request by the Local Council.