A municipality that discriminates against an official or employee in contravention of the provisions of this chapter, or that fails to comply with the standards of confidentiality established therein, shall be liable for the damages caused to him/her.
The court may direct the mayor to reinstate the official or employee in his/her position in the judgment issued in civil actions filed under the above provisions.
History —Aug. 30, 1991, No. 81, added as § 12.016 on Jan. 10, 1999, No. 30, § 4.