The Board of Trustees shall provide legal representation and indemnification in accordance with state statutes for a claim or action instituted against a Trustee, a former Trustee, or estate of such person which is based upon damage or injury allegedly arising from an act or omission occurring within the scope of duties on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Upon timely request of the person or the person's estate, and in the absence of representation by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, the Board shall determine the appropriateness of providing counsel for the defense of the claim or action and indemnification for actual costs incurred as a result of such claim or action. The Board of Trustees shall provide such defense and indemnification upon a determination that the individual has acted in good faith, without malice, and within the apparent scope of his/her authority. The Board of Trustees shall not provide indemnification for a claim or action which is the result of intentional or willful and wanton misconduct. Legal representation and indemnification is subject to the Representation and Indemnification of State Employees Act.
Students participating in University authorized internships, professional practice programs, and similar work/learning opportunities shall be afforded indemnification protection consistent with this Section and other applicable State law.
adopted: 05/09/1997
