Illinois Code § 45
Illinois Code § 45. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 45.
(a) A member of the Board of the Authority is not liable for any injury resulting from any act or omission in determining policy or exercising discretion, except: (1) for willful or wanton misconduct or (2) as otherwise provided by statute. (b) If any claim or action is instituted against a member of the Board of the Authority based on an injury allegedly arising out of an act or omission of such member occurring within the scope of the member's employment, the Authority shall indemnify the member for all legal expenses and court costs incurred in defending against the claim or action and shall indemnify the member for any amount paid pursuant to any judgment on, or any good faith settlement of, such claim, except for that portion of a judgment awarded for willful or wanton misconduct. (c) The Authority may purchase insurance to cover the costs of any legal expenses, judgments, or settlements under this Section. (Source: P.A. 81-1466.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 45
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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