29-A:1 Statement of Policy. – It is the intent of this chapter to protect county officers, trustees, officials and employees who are subject to claims and civil actions arising from acts committed within the scope of their official duty while in the course of their employment for the county. It is not intended to […]
29-A:2 Defense and Indemnification. – If any claim is made or any civil action is commenced against any present or former officer, trustee, official, or employee of any county, or any agency thereof, seeking equitable relief or claiming damages for the negligent or wrongful acts of any such person and said officer, trustee, official, […]
29-A:3 Insurance. – Any county may self-insure against all such damages, losses and expenses to the extent the same are not otherwise covered by insurance purchased by the county. Source. 1979, 114:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
29-A:4 Evidence. – Any determination by the county commissioners or county convention pursuant to RSA 29-A:2 shall not be admissible as evidence in the trial of any such action or claim. Source. 1979, 114:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
29-A:5 Counsel. – Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to deprive any such person of his right to select and be represented by private counsel of his own choice at his own expense. Source. 1979, 114:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
29-A:6 Defenses Not Waived. – Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed or held to constitute a waiver of any defense, including that of sovereign immunity, otherwise available against the claim. Source. 1979, 114:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
29-A:7 Appeal. – Appeal from denial of representation by the county commissioners as provided in RSA 29-A:2 shall be available to any officer, trustee, official or employee who is so denied. Such appeal shall be by petition to the county convention. Source. 1979, 114:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.