The Town adopts the definitions and provisions of New York State
Public Officers Law § 18 and hereby agrees to confer the
benefits of Public Officers Law § 18 upon its officers and
employees, and to be held liable for the costs incurred under these
provisions.
The benefits under Public Officers Law § 18 shall supplement
and be available in addition to defense and indemnification protections
conferred by any other provision or enactment.
The duty to defend and indemnify, as set forth herein, shall be in
full force and effect regardless of the date upon which the claim
or cause of action arose or accrued and whether before or after the
effective date of this article.