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Agenda Item
F. 20-562 Resolution Regarding Defense and Indemnification of Richard A. Reigenborn as a Defendant Pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-10-101, Et Seq.
(File approved by ELT)
While we as a county do have a duty to protect our elected officials from frivolous lawsuits, we also have a duty to protect taxpayers from paying for the potential wrongdoing of elected official (if proven in court). I have concern that indemnification resolutions are being made based on the sole investigation of the County Attorney's office rather than the full body of facts and evidence and ultimate result of the subject lawsuits. Independent assessment of indemnification is needed.
While we as a county do have a duty to protect our elected officials from frivolous lawsuits, we also have a duty to protect taxpayers from paying for the potential wrongdoing of elected official (if proven in court). I have concern that indemnification resolutions are being made based on the sole investigation of the County Attorney's office rather than the full body of facts and evidence and ultimate result of the subject lawsuits. Independent assessment of indemnification is needed.