To be entitled to coverage under the plan a plan member must:
(1) notify the city attorney as soon as practicable upon receipt of written notice of a claim or lawsuit, but no later than three working days after receipt;
(2) cooperate with the city attorney and, upon the city attorney's request, assist in making settlements, in the conduct of suits, and in enforcing any right of contribution or indemnity against a person or organization who may be liable to the city because of injury or damage covered under the plan;
(3) attend hearings and trials and assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining the attendance of witnessess; and
(4) not, except upon advice of the city attorney or when questioned by a police officer at the scene of an accident, give any oral or written statement or enter into any stipulation or agreement concerning a claim or lawsuit;
(5) not, except at his own cost, voluntarily make any payment, assume any obligation, or incur any expense with respect to a claim or lawsuit without the consent of the city. (Ord. 18575)