[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-3-2019 by L.L. No. 4-2019]
The Town Board hereby adopts § 18 of the New York State Public Officers Law and confers the benefits thereon upon all Town officers and employees and hereby agrees to be held liable for the costs incurred pursuant to § 18 of the New York State Public Officers Law.
The Town of Halfmoon shall provide for the defense and indemnification of any Town officer or employee in any action as detailed in Public Officers Law § 18. Such legal defense and indemnification shall be provided where the Town officer or employee, at the time of such alleged act or omission, was acting in good faith and within the scope of their public employment, powers, or duties. The provisions of this section shall be in addition to any other status, local law or enactment providing legal defense and indemnification in civil actions brought against such Town officer or employee.