§ 16. Conflict of ordinances; effect of partial invalidity; personal liability.

16.01. 

In any case where a provision of this ordinance [code] is found to be in conflict with any existing code, ordinance or regulation of the Town of Newington existing on the effective date of this ordinance, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.

16.02. 

If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance [code] be declared invalid for any reason whatever, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance [code] which shall remain in full force and effect. To this end the provisions of this ordinance [code] are hereby declared to be severable.

16.03. 

The enforcement officer and his assistants shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of official duties. Any suit brought against any officer, agent or employee of the municipality, as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties under this code, shall be defended by the legal representative of the municipality until the final determination of the proceedings therein.