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Council delays vote on joining GIRMA line to extend PTSD coverage for first responders
Summary
Council members discussed a resolution to add membership for PTSD benefits through GIRMA (Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency) but decided to defer action to the Tuesday regular meeting.
Council and staff discussed a resolution to add membership or coverage through GIRMA (Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency) to provide PTSD benefits for first responders as required by recent changes in Georgia law.
Staff explained the legal change requires municipalities to provide PTSD benefits for first responders and recommended adding the coverage through the city’s existing insurance program under GIRMA; staff said many other municipal clients are pursuing the same option. Council members noted they received an invoice or communication recently that may have been from GIRMA or the Georgia Municipal Association, and they preferred to take formal action on the resolution at the regular Tuesday meeting rather than during the work session.
The item was postponed to Tuesday; no vote was taken at the work session.
