As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the
following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
EMPLOYEES
Any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment
in the service of the Village, but shall not include a volunteer, any person
not compensated for his services or an independent contractor. The term "employee"
shall include a former employee, his estate or judicially appointed personal
representative.
The benefits of this chapter will inure only to employees as defined
herein and shall not enlarge or diminish the rights of any other party, nor
shall any provision of this chapter be construed to affect, alter or repeal
any provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law.
The benefits of this chapter shall be extended to an employee of a negotiating
unit for which an agreement has been negotiated pursuant to Civil Service
Law Article 14, only if such agreement expressly so provides.
[Amended 6-22-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005]
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.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed in any way to
impair, alter, limit, modify, abrogate or restrict any immunity available
to or conferred upon any unit, entity, officer or employee of the Village
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 pending or which shall have been commenced or instituted
on or after the effective date of this chapter.
This chapter supersedes, and is in derogation of, Chapter 15 of the
Code of the Town of Ramapo, County of Rockland, State of New York. This chapter
is enacted by authority of § 20, Subdivision 5, of the Municipal
Home Rule Law and any other law referenced herein as authority herefor.