The Chief Building Official charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the county, shall not thereby render himself personally liable and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his/her official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer because of an act performed by him/her in the lawful discharge of his/her duties and under the provisions of the Will County Building Ordinance shall be defended by the legal representative of the county until the final termination of the proceedings. In no cases shall the Chief Building Official or any of his/her subordinates be liable for costs in any action, suit, or proceedings that may be instituted in pursuance of the provisions of the county ordinances and resolutions, and any officer of the Department of Will County Land Use, 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 his/her official duties in connection thereto.
(Ord. 14-103, passed 5-15-2014)