For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FINANCIAL INTEREST. Any interest which shall yield, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit (other than the duly authorized salary or compensation for services to the county) to the official or employee or to any person employing or retaining the services of the official or employee. Interest in a corporation, partnership, or firm of less than 5% of ownership or benefits is not considered an INTEREST.
OFFICIAL or EMPLOYEE. A member of the Fiscal Court, its appointees, elected county officials, and their deputies, whether paid or unpaid, and whether part-time or full-time.
PUBLIC BODY. Any agency, board, body, committee, or department of the county appointed by the County Judge/Executive with the approval of the Fiscal Court and any office headed by an independent elected official.
(Prior Code, § 24.100) (Ord. passed 6-13-1994)