A.
The board, manager, code official, or any employee charged with the enforcement of this title, acting in good faith and without malice for the town in the discharge of the duties required by this title or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not be personally liable for damages that may accrue to the persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against said board, manager, code official or employee because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provisions of this title or other pertinent laws or ordinances shall be defended by the town until the final termination of the proceedings, and any judgement resulting therefrom shall be assumed by the town.
B.
This title does not relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any property, premises, building or structure for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the town be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this title.
(Ord. 19-16 § 2, 2019)