The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the defense and indemnification
of village employees pursuant to § 18 of the Public Officers Law.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
VILLAGE EMPLOYEE
Any member of a public board or commission, officer, employee, volunteer
expressly authorized to participate in a publicly sponsored volunteer program
or any other person holding a position by election, appointment or employment
in the service of the Village of Haverstraw. The term "village employee" shall
not include an independent contractor. The term "village employee" shall include
a former employee, the employee's estate or a judicially appointed personal
representative.
The Village of Haverstraw hereby confers the benefits of § 18
of the Public Officers Law upon its employees, subject to the limitations
set forth in said § 18.
The Village of Haverstraw hereby agrees to be held liable for the costs
incurred under § 18 of the Public Officers Law, subject to the limitations
set forth in said § 18.