If legal representation of an official or employee is undertaken by the city attorney, all of the conditions of representation are met, and a judgment is entered against the official or employee, or a settlement made, the city council shall make a decision, based on the exclusions set forth in GHMC 2.19.020, whether to pay such judgment or settlement not otherwise covered by insurance, and the city council may at its discretion appeal as necessary such judgment. (Ord. 798 § 1, 1998).