In cases of emergency, the agent of the county, Scott Wetzel Services, is authorized to pay up to $250.00 in advances to potential claimants and up to $100.00 in allocated expenses per claim on behalf of the county in the settlement of claims, without prior approval by the risk manager or the authorized deputy, when in the judgment of Scott Wetzel Services such payments are in the best interest of Snohomish county, and provided such payment is appropriate under law. (Added by § 6 of Res. adopted July 6, 1977).