The Commission elects to defend and indemnify its present and former officials and their successors, spouses and marital communities to the full extent authorized by law. In addition, the right of indemnification shall inure to each Commission member or officer and his or her spouses and marital communities upon his or her appointment to the Commission and in the event of his or her death shall extend to his or her heirs, legal representatives and estate. Each person who shall act as member or officer of the Commission shall be deemed to do so in reliance upon such indemnification and such rights shall not be exclusive of any other right which he or she may have.