[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wheatfield 5-4-1981
by L.L. No. 3-1981; amended in its entirety at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted
where applicable.]
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:
The Town of Wheatfield.
Any member of a public board or commission or an 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 of Wheatfield. 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 Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield 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.
