The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
IMPROPER GOVERNMENTAL ACTION: Any action taken by a city of Carlin officer or employee in the performance of his official duties, whether or not the action is within the scope of his employment, which is:
(A) In violation of any city, state law or regulation;
(B) If the officer or employee is a local governmental officer or employee, in violation of an ordinance of the local government;
(C) An abuse of authority;
(D) Of substantial and specific danger to the public health or safety; or
(E) A gross waste of public money.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: City of Carlin.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE: Any person who performs public duties under the direction and control of the local governmental officer for compensation paid by or through the local government.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICER: A person elected or appointed to a position with the local government that involves the exercise of a local governmental power, trust or duty, including:
(A) Actions taken in an official capacity which involve a substantial and material exercise of administrative discretion in the formulation of local governmental policy;
(B) The expenditure of money of a local government; and
(C) The enforcement of laws and regulations of the state or a local government.
REPRISAL OR RETALIATORY ACTION: Includes, but is not limited to:
(A) The denial of adequate personnel to perform duties;
(B) Frequent replacement of members of the staff;
(C) Frequent and undesirable change in the location of an office;
(D) The refusal to assign meaningful work;
(E) The wrongful issuance of letters of reprimand or evaluations of poor performance;
(F) A wrongful demotion;
(G) A wrongful reduction in pay;
(H) The wrongful denial of a promotion;
(I) A wrongful suspension;
(J) A wrongful dismissal;
(K) A wrongful transfer; or
(L) Frequent changes in working hours or workdays. (Ord. 230, 5-27-2009)