(A) Code Official. The Code Official, and any other officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this chapter, while acting within the scope of their employment, shall not thereby be rendered personally responsible, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of their official duties.
(B) Lawsuits. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this chapter shall be defended by the legal representative of the town until the final termination of the proceedings.
(C) Indemnity. The Code Official or any other employee acting under this chapter shall not be liable for costs in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this chapter; and any officer of the Building Department or other town official, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection with this chapter.
(Ord. 2002-15, passed 10-14-02)