The risk manager, upon the advice of the prosecuting attorney or his deputy, is authorized to settle any claim in an amount not to exceed $5,000. In the absence of the risk manager, the chairman of the board of county commissioners may approve settlement recommended by the prosecuting attorney. Claims in excess of $5,000 may only be settled by the written authorization of the board of county commissioners on a claim-by-claim basis. (Added by § 7 of Res. adopted Mar. 15, 1978).