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County Attorney introduces Local Law B on indemnification; referred to Committee of the Whole
Summary
County Attorney J. Wilkinson introduced 'Local Law B, year 2026' to adopt a defense and indemnification law; County Administrator S. Schrader explained drafting details and discussed distinctions between 'indemnification' and 'malfeasance.' The measure was referred to the Committee of the Whole for September.
County Attorney J. Wilkinson presented "Local Law B, year 2026," described in the minutes as "A Local Law Adopting a Defense and Indemnification and Official Undertaking Law," and asked that it be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The minutes record formal referral to the September Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
County Administrator S. Schrader said he was involved in drafting the local-law language and discussed legal distinctions during the committee exchange, saying in the minutes that "Indemnify – to secure against hurt, loss, or damage" and contrasting that with "Malfeasance - wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official." The minutes also note a companion local law concerning settlement of claims; no vote on the law was taken at this meeting.
