44(1)A person who has been appointed an Employer’s Advocate under the Workers’ Compensation Act may act as an advocate for a municipality or rural community in respect of any claim being advanced for compensation or benefits by a firefighter employed or serving with the municipality or rural community, or by his or her dependant, and in respect of any concerns of the municipality or rural community relating to assessments.

44(2)An advocate may examine all files, records and other material of the Commission that relate to that municipality or rural community or to the claim.