HomeMy WebLinkAbout4107 AN ORDINANCE providing for the protection of
City officials, Board members, Commissioners
and Employees for decisions and acts ~ade
and/or performed on City's behalf which may
give rise to actions, claims, or proceedings
against them.
WHEREAS, through various and extensive public endeavors the
officials and employees of the City of Bremerton are called upon
to make decisions and undertake activities consistent with the
public peace, safety and welfare, and,
WHEREAS, these officials and employees should be able to
perform their duties without fear of personal liability, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton's insurance program includes
numerous coverage exclusions and a high level of self-insured
retention for public officials legal liability;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON,
THE MAYOR CONCURRING, DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1: A new Chapter 2.90, Indemnity of Personnel is
hereby being added to the Bremerton Municipal Code to read as
follows:
.100: Defense and Indemnification of City Officials and
Employees
A. Policy The City of Bremerton shall provide legal
defense and will pay all legitimate claims, settlements,
judgements, and associated costs for its officials, board
members, commissioners, employees, and their marital
communities, named as parties or defendants in claims or lawsuits
as a result of acts or omissions made in the good faith
performance of the City's business.
B. Notification: Within 7 days after receipt of a claim
or suit against them, a City official, board member, commissioner
or employee shall tender it to the office of Risk Management.
.200: Duties of City Officials, Board members.,
Commissioners or Employees: All City officials, board members,
commissioners or employees named as parties to a claim or
defendants in such a lawsuit shall cooperate to the fullest
extent with the City Attorney, Risk Manager and other authorized