Neither the village, nor, except in cases of negligence or willful misconduct, the Mayor, the Village Manager, or the officers, employees, volunteers, or representatives engaged in any emergency management response or recovery activities, while complying with or attempting to comply with this article or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, are liable for the death of or any injury to persons, or damage to property, as a result of such activity. This section does not, however, affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled under this article under the Workers’ Compensation Act or the Workers’ Occupational Disease Act, or under any pension law, and this section does not affect the right of any such person to receive any benefits or compensation under any act of Congress.
(Ord. 2008-11-64, passed 11-17-2008)