(A) Any employee or official of the Village charged with the enforcement of this section, any Hearing Officer, or the Village Manager, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their duties, shall not thereby render himself or herself personally liable for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act or omission of such individual in the discharge of their duties. A suit brought against an official or employee of the village, or any Hearing Officer acting under the provisions of this section, because of such act or omission performed by him or her in the enforcement of this section or the enforcement of any codes or other pertinent law or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this section, or acting pursuant to his or her duties under this section, shall be defended by the village until final determination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by the village.
(B) This section shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure located within the village for any damages to persons or property caused by any building defects. This section shall not be construed to create or impose any liability on the village for injury or damage to persons or property by reason of the inspections authorized by this section or any permits or certificates issued under this section.
(Ord. 4-2007, passed 3-24-2008)