The Town of Wales shall 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. 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.