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Management Practices Self-Assessment <br /> I, <br /> i <br /> 5.5 Depositions <br /> A policy establishes the procedure for responding to depositions and identifies the legal <br /> defense provided to assist employees in responding to depositions. <br /> Legal counsel provides. counseling to agency personnel in the appropriate methods of giving <br /> I~I, depositions and also in participating as a witness in courtroom cases. This directive does not <br /> imply that the person involved in court cases is in violation of legal proceedings; rather, that the <br /> legal counsel outlines appropriate techniques for enunciating the facts, both in depositions, and in <br /> testimonies to a judge or a jury. <br /> <br /> Ij Assigned to: Tammy Donahue Initial Review Date: 2/12/2003 <br /> Completed by: Tammy Donahue Compliance Date: <br /> Amount Complete: Full Compliance <br /> Documentation/Directives: <br /> I <br /> Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual <br /> Defense and Indemnification Policy: Chapter 16 <br /> Agency Compliance: <br /> Defense and Indemnification is provided to all City employees who are acting within the course and scope <br /> of their duties. If an employee is involved in a legal proceeding such as giving testimony in a trail or <br /> ' - deposition, or responding to a subpoena or record request, the City Attorney's office will counsel and <br /> instruct the involved employee on procedure and conduct. The City Attorney represents the City of Eugene <br /> and its employees in all legal proceedings, attending all depositions, and court appearances required of City <br /> staff. <br /> r <br /> ©2004 American Public Works Association Version 5.0 <br /> 119 <br /> <br />