In the event that punitive damages are awarded against any county officer, employee, or volunteer in any action or proceeding as a result of acts or omissions of such officer, employee, or volunteer while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties, the individual against who punitive damages have been awarded may apply to the county council for indemnification for such punitive damages. Such application for indemnification must be filed in writing with the clerk of the council within 30 days of the date of the entry of the judgment for punitive damages. The county council, in its sole discretion, shall determine whether to pay the punitive damages award. The decision of the county council shall be final. (Added by Ord. 96-006 § 12, Mar. 13, 1996, Eff date Mar. 28, 1996).