When a civil claim is made against an employee and the City and/or an elected official of the City and the City, and where the claim is based on actions taken by the employee or elected official in the scope and course of their duties with the City, the employee or elected official may request the City to provide to them independent legal counsel. The City will provide independent legal counsel at no expense to the employee or elected official only if, in the judgment of the City Council, there is an actual conflict of interest between the City's position and that of the employee or elected official.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)