Indiana Code 36-10-9-22. Defense and indemnity of officers and employees in legal actions
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-10-9-22
- Board: refers to a capital improvement board of managers created under this chapter. See Indiana Code 36-10-9-2
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Sec. 22. A board established under this chapter may defend any current or former member of the board or its officers, employees, or agents in a claim or suit, at law or in equity, that arises from the exercise of powers or the performance of duties or services for the board or that arises from official acts as a member of the board. The board may indemnify a person for any liability, cost, or damages related to a claim or suit, including the payment of legal fees. Before taking action authorized by this section, the board must, by resolution, determine that the action or conduct in question was taken, done, or omitted in good faith.
As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.28.