Illinois Code § 1-107
Illinois Code § 1-107. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1-107.
Indemnification of trustees, consultants and employees of retirement systems and pension funds. Every retirement system, pension fund or other system or fund established under this Code may indemnify and protect the trustees, staff and consultants against all damage claims and suits, including defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed in the scope of employment or under the direction of the trustees. However, the trustees, staff and consultants shall not be indemnified for wilful misconduct and gross negligence. Each board is authorized to insure against loss or liability of the trustees, staff and consultants which may result from these damage claims. This insurance shall be carried in a company which is licensed to write such coverage in this State. (Source: P.A. 80-1364.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-284) Sec. 1-107. Indemnification of trustees, consultants, and employees of retirement systems and pension funds. Every retirement system, pension fund, or other system or fund established under this Code shall indemnify and protect the trustees and staff against all damage claims and suits, including the defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed in the scope of employment or under the direction of the trustees. Every retirement system, pension fund, or other system or fund established under this Code may indemnify and protect its consultants against all damage claims and suits, including the defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed in the scope of employment or under the direction of the trustees. However, the trustees, staff, and consultants shall not be indemnified for willful misconduct and gross negligence. Each board is authorized to insure against loss or liability of the trustees, staff and consultants which may result from these damage claims. This insurance shall be carried in a company which is licensed to write such coverage in this State. (Source: P.A. 104-284, eff. 1-1-26.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-107
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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