156.04 RIGHTS AND EXCLUSIONS

   (a)    The rights provided for in this chapter shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any other statute, ordinance, agreement, insurance or policy of the City.

   (b)    Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as waiving the City's defense of sovereign immunity to it or the immunity of its employees or officers in any action brought against the City or such officer or employee.

   (c)    The provisions of this chapter shall apply only where the City has been given notice of any actions brought against any City employee or officer, based upon any action of such employee or officer within the scope of his or her authority as such. Notice shall be provided the Law Director within ten days after receipt of any action by such elected official, municipal employee, appointed officer or administrative personnel.

   (d)    Nothing in this chapter or in any ordinance of the City shall be construed to require the Law Director to provide legal services in any manner which would cause the Law Director to be involved in a conflict of interest. In circumstances involving litigation or other legal proceeding between two persons qualifying for the privileges granted herein, the Law Director will not be required to represent or otherwise participate on behalf of either party.
(Ord. 34-83. Passed 5-16-83.)