(a) Upon compliance by the public official or public employee with the provisions of this chapter, the City shall provide the legal defense and costs of the public official or public employee in any civil action or proceeding arising out of any alleged act or omission which occurred or allegedly occurred while the public official or public employee was acting within the scope of his public employment or duties.
(b) The duty to provide for a defense shall not arise where such civil action or proceeding is brought by or at the request of the City against the public official or public employee.
(Ord. 1982-32. Passed 4-20-82.)