Agmt 2013 California State Association of Counties Excess Insurance Authority CSAC-EIA

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JPA, CSAC-EIA Amended: February 28, 2006 Directors under Articles 22 or 23. Any costs incurred by the Authority associated with the collection of such premiums or other charges, shall be recoverable by the Authority. (f) Each member shall provide the Authority such other information or assistance as may be necessary for the Authority to develop and implement insurance programs under this Agreement. (g) Each member shall cooperate with and assist the Authority, and any insurer of the Authority, in all matters relating to this Agreement, and shall comply with all Bylaws, and other rules by the Board of Directors. (h) Each member county shall maintain membership in CSAC. (i) Each member shall have such other responsibilities as are provided elsewhere in this Agreement, and as are established by the Board of Directors in order to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. • ARTICLE 18 ADMINISTRATION OF CLAIMS (a) Subject to subparagraph (e), each member shall be responsible for the investigation, settlement or defense, and appeal of any claim made, suit brought, or proceeding instituted against the member arising out of a loss. (b) The Authority may develop standards for the administration of claims for each insurance program of the Authority so as to permit oversight of the administration of claims by the members. (c) Each participating member shall give the Authority timely written notice of claims in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws. (d) A member shall not enter into any settlement involving liability of the Authority without the advance written consent of the Authority. (e) The Authority, at its own election and expense, shall have the right to participate with a member in the settlement, defense, or appeal of any claim, suit or proceeding which, in the judgment of the Authority, may involve liability of the Authority. ARTICLE 19 NEW MEMBERS Any California public entity may become a party to this Agreement and participate in any insurance program in which it is not presently participating upon approval of the Board of Directors, by a majority vote of the members, or by majority vote of the Executive Committee. Page 14 of 21