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Board approves indemnification resolution for mayor and aldermen; city attorney warns of possible costs
Summary
The board approved Resolution No. 20-25 to allow the city to indemnify members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for legal expenses in certain circumstances not covered by insurance; members discussed potential exposure and the need for limited, case-by-case application.
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 20-25, authorizing the city to indemnify members of the governing board for legal expenses arising from official acts in certain circumstances.
City legal counsel told the board the city’s existing liability insurance covers many risks but gaps remain; the indemnification…
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