As used in this chapter, each of the terms herein defined shall have the meaning given in this section unless a different meaning is clearly required by the context. All words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular number shall include the plural number, and the plural number the singular, unless the natural construction of the sentence indicates otherwise, and the word "shall" is mandatory, not directory:
BUSINESS: Any corporation, partnership, proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization, self-employed individual, and any legal entity.
BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED: Any business of which the person or a member of his household is a director, officer, owner, employer, or holder of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding stock, and any business which is a client of the person.
CITY OFFICIAL: For the purposes of this chapter, a city official is defined as any elected official, employee, any member of a board or commission appointed by the mayor or city council, or any agent of the city. (2003 Code § 1-21-02)