Opn. No.

John C. Jilnicki, Esq. Informal Opinion Deputy Town Attorney No. 95-6 Town of East Hampton 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, N Y 11937

Dear Mr. Jilnicki:

You have asked several questions relating to the defense of a town official under section 18 of the Public Officers Law (your town code parallels its provisions). You have explained that a member of the town board was sued for defamation in State court by the chief of police arising out of statements allegedly made by the defendant to newspaper reporters. You have described the context in which the statements were made. This, however, is a…