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The memorandum discusses a recommendation to adopt a resolution that delegates joint authority to the City Attorney and City Manager to authorize the defense of City officers and employees under Government Code Section 995.8. This is in relation to acts or omissions occurring within the scope of their employment, subject to ratification by the City Council at the next meeting. The memorandum outlines the legal framework for indemnifying City employees and the rationale for providing defense in light of recent threats against local government officials.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the defense of public employees under Government Code Section 995.8.
It recommends adopting a resolution to delegate authority to the City Attorney and City Manager for defense authorization.
The resolution is subject to ratification by the City Council at the next available meeting.
The City is generally obligated to indemnify City officers and employees for actions within the scope of their duties.
The memorandum highlights recent threats against local officials and the importance of supporting employees acting in good faith.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Defense of Public Employees Under Government Code Section 995.8 6/17/25 25-778 2.53 FROM: Nora Frimann Jennifer A. Maguire DATE: June 13, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution delegating joint authority to the City Attorney and City Manager to authorize the defense of City officers and employees under Government Code Section 995.8 with respect to acts or omissions in the scope of employment and upon making the findings required by Government Code Section 995.8, subject to ratification by the City Council at the next available meeting. OUTCOME Adoption of the resolution will result in a delegation of joint authority to the City Attorney and the City Manager to authorize the defense of City officers and employees under Government Code Section 995.8 with respect to acts or omissions in the scope of employment and upon making the findings required by Government Code Section 995.8, subject to ratification by the City Council at the next available meeting. BACKGROUND Under state law and existing City policies, the City is generally obligated to indemnify and fund the civil defense for all City officers and...
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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San Jose that delegates joint authority to the City Attorney and the City Manager to authorize the defense of City officers and employees under Government Code Section 995.8. This applies to acts or omissions within the scope of employment, subject to ratification by the City Council at the next available meeting. The resolution outlines the criteria for defense and provides guidance on actions considered within the scope of employment.
Key points
Delegates authority to City Attorney and City Manager for defense of City officers and employees.
Applies to acts or omissions in the scope of employment under Government Code Section 995.8.
Defense is subject to ratification by the City Council at the next available meeting.
Guidance provided for determining actions within the scope of employment.
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NVF:TLC:KMF 6/13/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DELEGATING JOINT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE THE DEFENSE OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 995.8 WITH RESPECT TO ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT AND UPON MAKING THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 995.8 SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE NEXT AVAILABLE MEETING WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 995.8 authorizes, but does not require, the City of San José (“City”) to defend City officers and employees in criminal actions or proceedings if the City determines both that (1) the action is brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of employment for the City and (2) doing so would be in the best interests of the City and that the employee (or former employee) acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the interests of the City; and WHEREAS, given recent and unprecedented threats to utilize the federal Department of Justice and related entities against local government officials and employees, it is in the best interests of the City...