§ 2-745. Notice to risk manager.

An officer, employee or volunteer against whom an automobile liability claim or a general liability claim is asserted shall forthwith notify the risk manager or the office of the city attorney in writing.

(1)

The notice so given shall not be deemed to make such officer, employee or volunteer an agent of the claimant for purposes of section 10.04 of the Charter of the city or § 15.2-209, Code of Virginia, nor shall it be deemed to constitute a waiver by the City of Newport News of such charter or statutory rights to notice.

(2)

The notice so given shall contain sufficient particulars to identify the officer, employee or volunteer and to determine the time, place and circumstances of the occurrence, including the names and addresses of persons injured and witnesses.

(3)

An officer, employee or volunteer of the city who is served with legal process shall forthwith deliver it to the office of the city attorney.

(Ord. No. 4671-94; Ord. No. 5812-02, § 1; Ord. No. 6975-13, § 1; Ord. No. 7046-14)

(Ord. No. 4671-94; Ord. No. 5812-02, § 1; Ord. No. 6975-13, § 1; Ord. No. 7046-14)