As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the
following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EMPLOYEE
Any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment
in the service of the town, but shall not include a volunteer, any person
not compensated for his services nor an independent contractor. The term "employee"
shall include a former employee, his estate or judicially appointed personal
representative.
TOWN
The Town of Williamson.
The duties to defend provided in this chapter shall be contingent upon
delivery to the Town Attorney or, if none, to the Town Supervisor of the original
or a copy of any summons, complaint, process, notice, demand or pleading,
within five days after he is served with such document, and the full cooperation
of the employee in the defense of such action or proceeding and defense of
any action or proceeding against the town based upon the same act or omission
and in the prosecution of any appeal. Such delivery shall be deemed a request
by the employee that the town provide for his defense pursuant to this chapter,
unless the employee shall state, in writing, that a defense is not requested.