For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUSINESS. A corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, organization or other legal entity carrying on business.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Information which by law or practice is not available to the public.
CONTROLLING INTEREST. A financial interest in a business which is greater than twenty percent.
EMPLOYEE. Every appointed classified or unclassified officer or employee of the city who receives compensation in the form of a salary or who is eligible to receive per diem and mileage. The term employee shall not include elected officials of the city.
FINANCIAL INTEREST. Any interest which shall yield, directly or indirectly, any monetary or other material benefit to a city employee or to the city employee's spouse or minor children. The term "financial interest" shall not include the employee's salary or other compensation authorized by law.
OFFICER. All members of boards, commissions and committees, the Chief Administrative Officer, and all department directors, division directors and section chiefs.
OFFICIAL ACT. An official decision, vote, approval, disapproval or other action which involves the use of discretionary authority.
('74 Code, § 2-3-2) (Ord. 31-1985)