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e e the person banned. The aggrieved person can also seek other remedies such as an injunction compelling the officer to perform or refrain from performing a particular act. Officers of the City can also subject themselves, as well as the City, to liability if they perform their functions in a manner that denies an individual any right that is secured to that individual by the Constitution or a statute. An example of how this type of liability could arise is if a officer illegally discriminates against an individual. A City and its officers, as a governmental entity, must treat all individuals or groups equally or in the same manner unless there is a rational basis or a compelling governmental interest to treat someone or some group differently. Therefore, officers of the City should treat all individuals and groups in the same manner. If there is a question concerning whether an individual or group can be treated differently, the City Attorney should be consulted. If an officer illegally discriminates against an individual or group, that individual or group can seek monetary damages from the City and the individual officer for a violation of his rights under the state and federal civil rights statues. When members of City Boards and Commissions are acting in good faith and within the bounds allowed by the City ordinances and procedures and the state and federal law, the City will provide a defense for such members to the greatest extent permissible. However, if a Board or Commission member violates a criminal law while serving in hislher official capacity, the City generally will not provide that member a defense. The reason for this is that if a criminal law was violated, the Board or Commission member was probably acting outside the bounds of his authority. The above discussion is by no means intended to be comprehensive and complete discussion of legal liabilities to which the City or the Board or Commission member may be subjected. You are reminded that the City Attorney is available to the City Boards and Commissions and should be consulted on such questions. CHAPTER II BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENf PROCESS Section 1 How Board and Commi<<ion Members are Appointed The La Porte City Council makes all of the appointments to the La Porte's Boards and Commissions with exception of'the Civil Service Commission. The C~vil Service Commission is appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by City Council. Citizens interested in being appointed are urged to obtain an application from the City Secretary's Office at City Hall. ~ - Section 2 Notice of Appointment. After the City Council appoints a person to serve as a member of a Board or Commission, the City Secretary will notify the appointee, in writing of the appointment. Section 3 Eligibility and Qualifications. The La Porte City Council seeks out the best-qualified citizens to serve on Boards and Commissions. The qualifications required to serve on a particular Board or Commission are determined by La Porte City Ordinance or by the State statute establishing the Board or Commission. Many of the Boards and Commissions do not have specific eligibility requirements beyond residency, leaving the membership qualifications to the discretion of the La Porte City Council. 3