A. Created. A committee to be known as the "Committee on Claims" is created for the purpose of considering fair and moral claims against the City not covered by insurance and making recommendations concerning the claims to the Mayor.

B. Members. This Committee on Claims will consist of two members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom will be designated Chair, and the Auditor. The Risk Manager will meet with the Committee on Claims, without power of vote, and serve as Secretary.

C. Meetings. The Committee on Claims will meet at times designated by the Chair.

1. All fair and moral claims against the City must be presented to the Risk Manager. Presentation to the Risk Manager will, for all legal purposes, be regarded as presentment to the City. Nothing contained in this Section may be construed as repealing or modifying any of the provisions of Sections 1-106 and 1-107 of the Charter.

1. The Risk Manager will investigate and process all fair and moral claims against the City. The Risk Manager will present to the meeting of the Committee on Claims all facts and evidence gathered. The Committee on Claims will make a recommendation on all claims presented, to the Mayor or the City Administrator for their consideration and final decision.