[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Northport at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Officers and employees — See Ch. 42.
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 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 Village of Northport, whether or not compensated. 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 Northport 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 Northport 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.