§2502.40. Under what circumstances may AmeriCorps indemnify employees?
45 C.F.R. § 2502.40
AmeriCorps may, at its sole discretion, indemnify an AmeriCorps employee for a verdict, judgment, or other monetary award rendered against the employee personally in a claim or may settle or compromise a personal damages claim against an AmeriCorps employee if:
The CEO determines that the AmeriCorps employee's conduct giving rise to the verdict, judgment, monetary award, or claim was taken within the scope of their employment;
The CEO determines that the indemnification or settlement is in AmeriCorps' best interest; and
AmeriCorps appropriated funds are available for the indemnification or settlement.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 28 U.S.C. 2679(b)(1); 42 U.S.C. 12651c(c).
Source
Source: 87 FR 54628, Sept. 7, 2022, unless otherwise noted.