A. All rights enjoyed by sworn police officers employed by the City are preserved in this chapter, and nothing herein is intended to waive, diminish or interfere with any such rights protected by the union contract, Iowa's Civil Service Commission laws and other applicable State and Federal laws.
B. All common law rights enjoyed by complainants and police officers, such as privacy and freedom from defamation, shall be protected during the process set out in this chapter, and it shall be the board's duty to protect said rights.
C. Notwithstanding the above provisions, no board member shall be liable to any person for damages or equitable relief by reason of any investigation or recommendation or report made by either a board member or by the board itself. (Ord. 13-4555, 9-17-2013)