Fair volunteers and workers' compensation coverage
Summary
For the first time, the county fair has a formal volunteer application, policy, and waiver — and volunteers are now officially covered under the fair's workers' compensation policy, protecting the county from lawsuits if a volunteer is hurt.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No new fiscal impact — the county has effectively been paying for volunteer coverage already.
Fair volunteers, who now have injury coverage, and the county, which limits its liability.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors (Special) — June 23, 2026
The county stayed in the PRISM joint-powers insurance pool by amending its agreement — but Supervisor Albaugh protested the last-minute presentation and wants staff to study other coverage options.
Board of Supervisors — April 14, 2026
For the first time, the county fair has a formal volunteer application, policy, and waiver — and volunteers are now officially covered under the fair's workers' compensation policy, protecting the county from lawsuits if a volunteer is hurt.
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