§ 2-746. Defense of claims.

(a)

The city attorney will defend any suit arising out of an automobile liability claim or a general liability claim, subject to the conditions set forth in this article and in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.03 of the Charter of the city and section 2-209 of the City Code, except in cases in which a defense is provided pursuant to a commercial policy of insurance.

(b)

The city will pay from the relevant self-insurance fund to retain private counsel on behalf of an officer, employee or volunteer only if by reason of conflict of interest city attorney is unable to provide a defense, or if the city attorney determines that affording a defense is otherwise impracticable. The city attorney may enter into contractual arrangements for such legal services upon such terms as to reasonable fees, reasonable services, and reasonable expenses as the city attorney may deem advisable.

(Ord. No. 4671-94)

(Ord. No. 4671-94)