Chapter 2.24
CLAIM FILING

Sections:

2.24.010    Designation of agent for receipt of filing of a claim.

2.24.020    Claim form, time limits delivery, and business hours.

2.24.010 Designation of agent for receipt of filing of a claim.

The HR director/risk manager shall be the authorized agent to receive filing of all claims for damages pursuant to RCW 4.96.020 as that law currently exists or as it may hereafter be amended. The designated agent’s identity and address are as follows:

Okanogan County

HR Director/Risk Manager

123 5th Ave. North, Room 150

Okanogan, WA 98840

(509) 422-7104

(Ord. 2023-18 § 3 (Att. B), 2023).

2.24.020 Claim form, time limits delivery, and business hours.

Standard tort claim forms are available from the office of the county commissioners and online on the county website under documents and forms.

All claims for damages against Okanogan County and/or any of its agents, officers, employees, or volunteers shall be presented in writing within the applicable period of limitations within which an action must be commenced. A claim is deemed presented when the claim form is delivered in person during regular business hours or is received by the agent by regular United States Postal Service mail, registered mail, or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the agent or other person designated to accept delivery at the agent’s office. Claims delivered by facsimile or electronic mail are not accepted.

The risk manager’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday each week except for holidays. (Ord. 2023-18 § 3 (Att. B), 2023).