O-2009-3196 employment agreement/Ron Bottoms

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Section 14: Dues and Subscriptions Employer agrees to budget and to pay for professional dues and subscriptions of Employee necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, regional, state, and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for his continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of the Employer. Said dues and subscriptions shall include, but not be limited to, Texas City Management Association, International City/County Management Association, and their regional and local affiliate organizations. Section 15: Professional Development A. Employer hereby agree to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions adequate to continue professional development of Employee and to adequately pursue necessary official functions for Employer, including but not limited to the TCMA Annual Conference, the ICMA Annual Conference, the National League of Cities, the Texas Municipal League, and such other national, regional, state, and local government groups and committees thereof which the Employee serves as a member. Participation in said professional development activities shall be considered a part of the Employee's work related duties and Employee shall not be required to use accrued leave for such participation. B. Employer also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary for his professional development and for the good of the Employer. Section 16: Civic Club Membership Employer recognizes the desirability of representation in and before local CIVIC and other organizations, and Employee is authorized to become a member of a local civic club of his choice, for which Employer shall pay all expenses. Employee shall report to the Employer on each membership that he has taken out at Employer's expense. Section 17: Indemnification In addition to that required under state and local law, Employer shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as Employee, unless arising from Employee's willful misconduct. Employer will compromise and settle any claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgement rendered thereon, provided however, that any settlement shall be subject to the review and approval by Employee. Section 18: Bonding Employer shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee under law or ordinance by virtue of his employment. 5