The Administrative Services Department is responsible for coordinating safety programs for the City and San Dieguito Water District (District) and manages all insurance procurement for City and District's Liability, Property, Faithful Performance Bonds, Errors and Omissions and special events coverage.  The department sets the budget for the Self-Insurance Fund and coordinates the City Attorney department budget.  

The Administrative Services Department works closely with the City Attorney and handles all claims against the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District to include investigations, litigation management, liability analysis, discovery, mediation and settlements.   Additionally, the Department manages consultant attorney contracts and ongoing litigation.  

Government Tort Liability claim forms are available both in the City Clerk's Department and Administrative Services Department.  All claims and lawsuits must be filed with the City Clerk's Department per Government Code Section 195a.  

The Director of Administrative Services is the designated ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for both the City and District.