The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the defense and
indemnification of Village of Dryden offices and employees as well
as those who serve the Village of Dryden through membership on Village
Boards although they may not receive salary or benefits, all pursuant
to § 18 of the Public Officers Law.
The Village of Dryden hereby confers the benefits of § 18 of the Public Officers Law upon those described in §
8-1, supra.
The Village of Dryden hereby agrees to be held liable for the
costs incurred under § 18 of the Public Officers Law, subject
to the limitations set forth in said § 18.
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision or part of this chapter or the application thereof to
any person, firm, or corporation or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional,
the court order or judgement shall not affect, impair or invalidate
the remainder of this chapter, but shall be confined in its operation
to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision or part of this chapter
or in its application to the person, individual, firm, corporation
or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such
judgement or order shall be rendered.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.