The Helena city commission hereby provides for specific immunity, defense and indemnification of all public officers and employees of the city who are subjected to any civil action brought against them for alleged violations of article VIII, section 17 of the Montana constitution. In the event that any civil action is brought against city officers or employees, the city shall defend the action on behalf of the public officer or public employee and indemnify the same for any liability resulting from any alleged violation of article VIII, section 17 of the Montana constitution except as provided in section 2-1-5 of this chapter. (Ord. 2910, 6-4-2001)