Chapter 2.69
INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

Sections:

2.69.010    Statement of purpose.

2.69.010 Statement of purpose.

(a)    The city of Othello shall indemnify and hold personally harmless to the extent allowed by law, all of its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from any action, claim or proceedings instituted against said individual by reason of or arising out of the individual’s performance, purported performance or failure of performance while the individual is acting in good faith and within the scope of the individual’s duties or employment for the city. The city of Othello shall defend and hold said individuals harmless from any expenses connected with the defense, settlement or monetary judgments from any action or proceedings.

(b)    The purchase of insurance by the city for said individual shall not be considered compensation for them. (Ord. 925 § 1, 1994).