No Town officer or employee charged with the
enforcement of any provision of this Code or other ordinance, while
acting for the municipality in the line of duty, shall thereby render
himself liable personally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal
liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as
a result of any lawful act required or permitted in the discharge
of his official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer or
employee because of an act performed by him in the lawful discharge
of his duties and under the provisions of this Code or other ordinance
shall be defended by the Town Counselor until the final
termination of the proceedings.