[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pawling 9-10-1985
as L.L. No. 6-1985. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any officer or employee of the Town of Pawling, whether paid or unpaid,
and whether serving in a full-time, part-time or advisory capacity.
[Amended 11-8-1989 by L.L. No. 5-1989]
It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the defense of any
town officer or employee in any civil action or proceeding arising out of
any alleged act or omission in which it is alleged that the officer or employee
has violated the civil rights of the claimant, petitioner or plaintiff under
Sections 1981 and 1983 of the United States Civil Rights Act or arising out
of any alleged act or omission which occurred or allegedly occurred while
the town officer or employee was acting within the scope of his public employment
or duties under § 18 of the New York State Public Officers Law.
The town shall indemnify and save harmless such officer or employee
in the amount of any judgment or settlement of claim obtained against such
officer or employee. Such legal defense and indemnification shall be provided
where the officer or employee at the time of such alleged act or omission
was acting in good faith and within the scope of his public employment, powers
or duties. The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any other
statute, local law or enactment providing legal defense and indemnification
in civil actions brought against such officer or employee.
