TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
FROM: Lisa Y. Harper, Assistant City Attorney
DATE: January 9, 2023
RE:
Title
Request for Legal Representation of City Employee
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All Districts
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal V: Sustainable Organizational Capacity
Executive Summary:
The purpose of this agenda item is to receive authorization from the City Council to provide legal representation for Ms. Tawanda Murphy in the matter of Geraldine Sheffield v. Tawanda Murphy, City of Fayetteville, d/b/a Fayetteville Area System of Transit, and Fayetteville Area System of Transit d/b/a FAST. When the alleged incident occurred, Ms. Murphy was acting within the scope and course of her employment with the City.
Background:
Ms. Tawanda Murphy was operating a FAST bus on February 25, 2019, when she collided with another vehicle. As a result of the collision, Ms. Murphy was issued a citation. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160A 167, which provides for the defense of an employee based on acts done within the course and scope of employment, Ms. Murphy has requested legal representation.
Issues/Analysis:
No known issues.
Budget Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Options:
1. Authorize the request for legal representation.
2. Reject the request for legal representation.
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council move to authorize the City to provide legal representation for Tawanda Murphy in the matter of Geraldine Sheffield v. Tawanda Murphy, City of Fayetteville, d/b/a Fayetteville Area System of Transit, and Fayetteville Area System of Transit d/b/a FAST.
Attachments:
No attachments.