§ 2-187. Personal liability coverage.

(a)

The county expects its employees and officers to perform their duties in an ordinary, reasonable and prudent manner, and within the scope and course of their employment.

(b)

The board of commissioners realizes allegations will be made at times that certain employees or officers have failed to perform their duties in such a manner. The county manager shall keep the board informed of such contentions.

(c)

After determining that an employee or officer has acted in accordance with county policy, the board shall take one (1) of the following actions:

(1)

Provide the employee or officer with legal counsel.

(2)

Compromise and pay any such claims.

(d)

Adoption of this policy shall not be deemed an assumption of liability for payment of claims or judgments in excess of any funds established and budgeted by the board of commissioners for payment of claims or judgments.

(e)

Adoption of this policy shall not be construed to waive the defense of governmental immunity or any other defense available to the county or any officer or employee.

(Ord. of 8-3-87, § 1.10.7; Ord. of 6-2-03)