[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Rotterdam at time
of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Code of Ethics and Disclosure — See Ch. 31.
Officers and employees — See Ch. 47.
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also superseded former Ch. 22, Defense
of Employees, adopted 6-18-1980 by L.L. No. 9-1980, as amended.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the defense and indemnification
of Town employees pursuant to § 18 of the Public Officers Law.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any commissioner, member of a public board or commission, trustees,
director, 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 Town or Rotterdam,
whether or not compensated. The term "Town employee" shall not include an
independent contractor. The term "Town employee" shall include a former employee,
the employee's estate or a judicially appointed personal representative.
The Town of Rotterdam hereby confers the benefits of § 18
of the Public Officers Law upon its employees, subject to the limitations
set forth in said § 18.
The Town of Rotterdam 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.
