The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the defense and indemnification
of village employees pursuant to § 18 of the Public Officers Law.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
VILLAGE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE
Any member of a public board or commission, officer, employee, volunteer
expressly authorized to participate in a publicly sponsored volunteer program
or any other person holding a position by election, appointment or employment
in the service of the Village of Elmira Heights. The term "village officer
or employee" shall not include an independent contractor. The term "village
officer or employee" shall include a former employee, the employee's
estate or a judicially appointed personal representative.
The Village of Elmira Heights hereby confers the benefits of § 18
of the Public Officers Law upon its employees subject to the limitations set
forth in said § 18.
The Village of Elmira Heights 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.