2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 24 - Government - State
Administration
Article 14 - Liability - State and County Employees
§ 24-14-102. Purchase of insurance authorized

The head of a department of the state of Colorado, with the approval of the governor or, in the case of the county or city and county, the chief executive officer or board of county commissioners, subject to appropriations being available therefor, is hereby authorized to procure insurance, through the department of personnel as provided in the "Procurement Code", articles 101 to 112 of this title, for the purpose of insuring its officers, employees, and agents against any liability, other than a liability which may be insured against under the provisions of the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado", for injuries or damages resulting from their negligence or other tortious conduct during the course of their service or employment. Counties or cities and counties are authorized to insure their officers, employees, and agents against similar liabilities.