A. Pierce County agrees, as a condition of employment or acceptance of services to defend upon proper request, all civil claims or civil actions for damages brought or maintained against its officers, employees and/or volunteers arising out of the acts, errors or omissions in the performance or good faith attempt to perform, the official duties of said officer, employee or volunteer.

B. For the purposes of this Chapter, "officers, employees and/or volunteers" includes the spouse of each such person if such spouse is made a party to an action for damages solely because of the existence of the marital community.

C. The Pierce County Council may, in its discretion, provide for the defense of its officers or employees in a criminal action arising out of the acts, errors or omissions in the performance or good faith attempt to perform, the official duties of said officer or employee.