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Section 2-5 City Attorney; indemnification from suit arising out of performance of official duties.
If any claim is made against or suit filed against the City Attorney or any deputy city attorney by any third party in which allegations are made against the City Attorney or deputy city attorney arising out of the performance of official duties by the City Attorney or deputy city attorney in connection with that person's representation of the City, including, but not limited to, the rendering of legal opinions, the drafting of ordinances and resolutions, engaging in negotiations on behalf of the City, rendering advice to the City Council and City administrative employees and officials, and other such functions, and if a defense and coverage are not otherwise provided for the City Attorney or deputy city attorney for such claim or suit under any policy of liability insurance issued to the city by an insurer licensed to do business in the state, then the City will afford a defense to any such claim or suit for the City Attorney or any such deputy city attorney. If a judgment or award of any kind or description is rendered against the City Attorney or any deputy city attorney arising out of such claim or suit, then the City shall indemnify and hold harmless the City Attorney and any such deputy city attorney from any such judgment or award and from the costs associated therewith. (Code 1958, 2-15)
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