As a condition of service or employment with Clallam County, the County shall provide to an official or employee, subject to the conditions and requirements of this chapter, and notwithstanding the fact that such official or employee may have concluded service or employment with the County, such legal representation as may be reasonably necessary to defend a claim or lawsuit filed against such officer or employee resulting from any conduct, act, or omission of such official or employee performed or omitted on behalf of the County in their capacity as a County official or employee, which act or omission is within the scope of their service or employment with the County. Such legal representation shall be provided by the Prosecuting Attorney’s office or by an attorney designated by the Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to RCW 36.27.040.