As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,
the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EMPLOYEES
Includes any person holding a position by election, appointment
or employment in the service of the Village, but it shall not include
an independent contractor. The term "employee" shall include a former
employee, his estate or judicially appointed personal representative.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The duties to defend provided in this chapter shall be contingent
upon delivery to the Village Attorney or, if none, to the Village
Mayor of the original or a copy of any summons, complaint, process,
notice, demand or pleading within 10 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 Village 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 Village provide for his defense pursuant
to this chapter, unless the employee shall state, in writing, that
a defense is not requested.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all actions and
proceedings specified herein which have been commenced, instituted
or brought on or after the effective date of this chapter.