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An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Department of Law.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws outlines some of the duties and powers of the Department of Law of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County ("Metro"); and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to clarify the Department of Law's authority to settle claims on behalf of Metro employees in the course of their official duties; and,
WHEREAS, the threshold amounts for settlements that may be approved by the Department of Law without Council approval should be updated to reflect current legal and financial considerations, improving efficiency and administrative processes; and,
WHEREAS, the current indemnification provisions require revision to conform with longstanding practices and to provide clarity regarding the circumstances under which Metro employees may be indemnified for legal claims arising from their employment; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government to update the Metropolitan Code to implement these changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. Section 2.40.100 of the Metropolitan Code and its caption are hereby amended by deleting the caption and section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Settlement of claims against metropolitan government and its employees.
The metropolitan attorney is authorized to settle any property damage claim against the metropolitan government for an amount not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars, and any other type of claim against the metropolitan government or any official, whether elected or appointed, officer, employee, or member of a board or commission of the metropolitan government who was acting on behalf of the metropolitan government for purposes of the claim, for an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars."
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