A. Basis for Request: If the complaint arises from an act or omission during the performance of official duties, within the scope of employment, or under the color of authority, then the named elected official may request that the city provide a legal defense; otherwise, the city shall not provide a legal defense.
B. Duty of the City Attorney: The city attorney may arrange for such legal defense, where appropriate.
C. Applicable Law: This section shall be interpreted to be consistent with the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah and all other applicable law. (Ord. 16-38, 9-7-2016; amd. Ord. 16-47, 10-26-2016; § 1-7E-13; Ord. 19-36, 11-13-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020; Ord. 21-14, 3-24-2021)