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Second, the city official retains-control of the litigation. <br />The city official makes the decisions on what attorney to hire, <br />whether to settle or compromise the litigation, whether to <br />appeal, etc.. <br />The coverage is. triggered when-a- lawsuit is served on the city <br />official alleging a violation of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law <br />If a lawsuit is filed during that term of the agreement, the <br />city official has to do two things: <br />1.Notify LMCIT of the litigation; and <br />2.Select defense counsel. <br />VIZI. How much will this coverage cost? <br />Initially, we'll be basing the charge for this coverage on the <br />premium for the city's liability coverage. Generally, the cost <br />will be 1.5% of the liability premium, subject to a $500 minimum <br />premium. In an individual city's case the premium could be <br />somewhat higher if in the underwriter's judgement there is a <br />substantially higher risk of Open Meeting Law claims in that <br />city, though we expect this to be rare. <br />IX.How do we go about adding this coverage for otir city? <br />Have your agent contact LMCIT's underwriters at Berkley Risk <br />Services and ask for an application form. The underwriters will <br />be able to return quote fairly quickly. <br />X.Whom can we call if we have other questions? <br />If you need additional information or have other <br />can contact Tom Grundhoefer or Pete Tritz at the <br />or call the underwriter at Berkley Risk Services <br />your city. We'd also appreciate any comments or <br />city officials have for ways this coverage could <br />for any other changes cities would like LMCIT to <br />questions, you <br />League office, <br />who handles <br />suggestions <br />be improved, or <br />consider. <br />10/93 <br />:ImcilS <br />I