OIC Number: 2001 - 199

Date of Order: Apr 19, 2001

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated March 12, 2001, and pursuant to

Section 13.2 of the Government Nova Scotia Management Manual 500,

Chapter 13, is pleased to determine that, effective January 1, 2001, the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charges made against a member (where "member" is defined as a member of the board of directors of a district health authority as listed in

Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation) or members and indemnify them from personal liability provided, however, the Province is satisfied that the claim arises out of the member's activities in relation to the member's appointment and is not based on fraud or criminal activity and where the Province so defends the member, the Province will be in control of the case.

Department(s): Health