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 Tivoli.
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 Tivoli 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 Tivoli 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.