As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EMPLOYEE
Any person holding a position by election, appointment or
employment in the service of the Town, whether or not compensated
for his services, but shall not include a volunteer or an independent
contractor. The term "employee" shall include a former employee, his
estate or judicially appointed personal representative.
TOWN
The Town of Beekman, Dutchess County, New York.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to impair,
alter, limit or modify the rights and obligations of any insurer under
any policy of insurance.
As otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the provisions
of this chapter shall not be construed in any way to impair, alter,
limit, modify, abrogate or restrict any immunity to liability available
to or conferred upon any unit, entity, officer or employee of the
Town or any right to defense provided for any governmental officer
or employee by, in accordance with or by reason of any other provision
of state or federal statutory or common law.
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.