§ 2-94. Defense of employees in claims or proceedings and notice requirements.

(a)

Type of claims and proceedings. Unless limited by the requirements of this division, the county shall, upon written request, provide for an employee's defense in the event that a claim is made or proceeding is brought against the employee asserting personal liability for damages arising either out of the performance of duties, or in any way connected therewith, whether based on negligence, violation of contract rights or policies, violation of civil, constitutional, common law or other statutory rights, whether federal, state or local.

(b)

Notice requirement. The defense of said employee may not apply unless the employee provides notice in writing of any claim or proceeding to the county attorney within thirty (30) days after the employee has notice of a claim and/or within five (5) days after the employee has been served with process in a proceeding initiated against the employee. Grounds for refusal of a defense are explained more fully below in section 2-96.

( Ord. No. 16-01 , Pt. I, 3-8-16)