Definitions.
Denver Revised Municipal Code § 18-312
in effectSec. 18-312. - Definitions.
For the purpose of this article only:
(a) The term "designated workers' compensation health care provider" or "designated provider" shall mean the Denver Health and Hospital Authority's Occupational Health and Safety Clinic or such other health care provider or providers as shall be selected to enter into a contract with the city for the treatment of city employees for occupational injuries or diseases.
(b) The term "employee" shall mean and include every person in the service of the city, whether designated by Charter as an employee or as an officer, who is subject to the provisions and benefits of the state workers compensation act.
(c) The term "Denver metropolitan area" shall mean and include the corporate boundaries of the City and County of Denver, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Douglas County, Elbert County, Broomfield County, or Jefferson County.
(Code 1950, § 149.7; Ord. No. 101-00, § 5, 1-31-00; Ord. No. 1025-02, § 1, 12-16-02; Ord. No. 79-06, § 1, 2-6-06)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH18EMOFPABE_ARTVIITROCINDI_S18-312DEFetched: 10/27/2026