§ 11-26-3 — Compensation Group to Establish Trustees, Bylaws, Schedules, Etc.; Powers Generally

Each workers’ compensation self-insurance group established under the provisions of this chapter shall have the power and authority to establish a governing body of trustees; establish bylaws for the governing of such group; establish a schedule of benefits payable which are consistent with applicable state and federal laws; establish a schedule of charges to be collected from member counties for benefits provided which are consistent with applicable state and federal laws; enter into contracts with solvent insurance companies authorized to do business in this state; enter into management and consultant contracts; hire attorneys and employees; and exercise such other power and authority incident to the purposes of this chapter.

Legislative History

(Acts 1981, No. 81-265, p. 348, §3.)