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0 aooK 15 Pnu 124 38 requirements specified herein for providing a defense for such officer or employee. If the County Manager or his designee determines that a claim or suit does not meet the requirements specified herein, the affected officer or employee may appeal such determination to the Board of County Commissioners. The Board shall afford the officer or employee a hearing on the matter and shall decide whether the claim or suit meets the requirements of this resolution. The terms "officer" and "employee" as used herein shall mean present or past members of the Board, officers or employees, and present or past appointed members of County boards, agencies, committees and commissions who might hereafter have claims or judgments entered against them. The policies specified herein shall not be applicable unless notice of the claim or suit is given to the Board of County Commissioners through the County Manager or County Attorney prior to the time the claim is settled or civil suit is litigated and judgment is entered. This resolution shall not be interpreted in any way to relieve any insurance company of its obligation under any insurance policy to protect the interests of any insured under said policy, or to reduce or eliminate the rights of any officer or employee of the County against any other party. Except as expressly stated herein, this resolution is not to be interpreted as a waiver of any 'rights or defenses the County has or may have against any party; nor shall the adoption of this resolution be construed to waive the defense of governmental immunity. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption and shall constitute uniform standards under which claims made or civil judgments entered against officers or employees of the County shall be paid. A copy of this resolution shall be maintained in the Office of the Clerk to the Board for public inspection.