Local Government Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Dec 2012 · Part XIV
125. Protection of Councillors, officers and employees from personal liability
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Commissioner of the City of Kuala Lumpur or by the Mayor or
Mayor
“Mayor” means the person for the time being lawfully performing the duties of the office of Mayor of a City Council and includes the Deputy Mayor;
President, Councillor, officer or employee of the local authority or by any person acting under the direction of a local authority shall, if the matter or thing was done or the contract was entered into bona fide for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act or of any by-laws, rules, or regulations subject him personally to any action, liability, claim or demand whatsoever.
President
“President” means the person for the time being lawfully performing the duties of the office of President of a Municipal Council or District Council and includes the Deputy President;
Any expense incurred by the Commissioner of the City of
Kuala Lumpur, Mayor or President, Councillor, officer or employee or person under subsection (1) shall be borne and paid out of the
Local Authority Fund.
Officers to be public servants
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