CHAPTER 161
Indemnification of Officers and Employees

161.01   Indemnification required.

161.02   Exceptions.

161.03   Insurance.

161.04   Applicability.

161.05   Procedures.

161.06   Determination of rights.

161.07   Limitation of actions.

CROSS REFERENCES

Insurance against motor vehicle accident liability - see Ohio R.C. 9.83

161.01 INDEMNIFICATION REQUIRED.

   The Municipality shall, except as provided in Section 161.02, indemnify any current or former elected or appointed officer, employee or member of a board or commission of the Municipality, whether or not such person is compensated for such service, from liability incurred in the performance of such individual's duties by paying any judgment in, or amount negotiated in settlement of, any civil action arising under federal law, the law of Ohio or the ordinances of the City of Wyoming. The reasonableness of the amount of any consent judgment or settlement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Solicitor and the City Council.

(Ord. 9-1988. Passed 6-20-88.)

161.02 EXCEPTIONS.

   The Municipality shall not indemnify an officer or employee under any of the following circumstances:

   (a)    To the extent the officer or employee is covered by a policy of insurance for civil liability purchased by the Municipality;

   (b)    When the officer or employee acts manifestly outside the scope of such individual's employment or official responsibilities, or with malicious purpose, or in bad faith, or in a wanton or reckless manner;

   (c)    For any portion of a judgment that represents punitive or exemplary damages;

   (d)    For any portion of a consent judgment or settlement that is unreasonable.

(Ord. 9-1988. Passed 6-20-88.)