As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the
following items shall have the meanings indicated:
EMPLOYEE
Any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment
in the service of the town, whether or not compensated for his services, but
shall not include a volunteer or an independent contractor. The term "employee"
shall include a former employee, his estate or judicially appointed personal
representative.
TOWN
The Town of Dover, Dutchess County, New York.
The benefits of this chapter will inure only to employees as defined
herein and shall not enlarge or diminish the rights of any other party, nor
shall any provision of this chapter be construed to affect, alter or repeal
any provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law.
The benefits of this chapter shall be extended to an employee of a negotiating
unit for which an agreement has been negotiated pursuant to the Civil Service
Law, Article 14, only if such agreement expressly so provides.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to impair, alter,
limit or modify the rights and obligations of any insurer under any policy
of insurance.
As otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the provisions of
this chapter shall not be construed in any way to impair, alter, limit, modify,
abrogate or restrict any immunity to liability available to or conferred upon
any unit, entity, officer or employee of the town or any right to defense
provided for any governmental officer or employee by, in accordance with or
by reason of any other provision of state or federal statutory or common law.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all actions and proceedings
specified herein which have been commenced, instituted or brought on or after
the effective date of this chapter.