In conducting the business and affairs of the company, the president may, subject to restrictions imposed by the board, carry out the policies and procedures established by the board and may: A. enter into contracts of workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance; B. sell annuities covering workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance; C. decline to insure any risk that does not meet the minimum underwriting standards established by the board; D. reinsure any risk or a part of a risk; E. cause the payrolls or other operations of employers applying for insurance to the company to be inspected and audited; F. make rules for the settlement of claims against the company; G. contract, on the same basis as insurers, with health care providers, as defined in Section 52-4-1 NMSA 1978, for the treatment and care of workers entitled to benefits from the company; H. make safety inspections of risks and furnish advisory services to employers on safety and health measures; I. act for the company in collecting and disbursing money necessary to administer the company and conduct its business; J. sign contracts and incur obligations, including revenue bonds, on behalf of the company; K. perform all acts necessary to exercise power, authority or jurisdiction over the company to discharge its functions and fulfill its responsibilities, including the establishment of premium rates; and L. conduct all business and affairs and perform all acts in carrying out his duties whether or not specifically designated in the Employers Mutual Company Act. History: Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 136. Effective dates. — Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 153 made Laws 1990 (2nd S.S.), ch. 2, § 136 effective January 1, 1991.
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