City Attorney’s Office
Reference: Elected Officials’ Roles and Responsibilities
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Alicia Calderón, City Attorney
Date Prepared: February 27, 2026
PURPOSE
To receive education on topics intended to reduce or avoid liability as elected officials from the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA).
BACKGROUND
The City of Brighton (“City”) is a member of CIRSA. CIRSA is a public entity self-insurance pool for property, liability, and workers’ compensation coverages. While CIRSA is not an insurance company, it defends its members and provides coverage similar to an insurance company. In the past, the City has invited someone from CIRSA to lead a discussion on elected official roles and how to reduce liability every few years. In 2024, the City Attorney provided education on similar topics. It has been three years since CIRSA came to the City, so it is again time for a presentation and discussion.
Sam Light, who will be presenting, is the Deputy Executive Director of CIRSA and its General Counsel. Sam has been practicing law in Colorado for more than thirty years. He was in private practice prior to joining CIRSA.