The opinion of the court was delivered by NEWMAN, J.A.D.
This appeal raises issues concerning the authority and reviewability of the decision of the governing body of a county, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, to indemnify a public employee, in this case, the Monmouth County Prosecutor, against whom punitive damages were awarded in federal jury trials in civil actions arising out of the performance of his duties. We hold that, absent extraordinary circumstances, the...
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