§ 31.015 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ACTION IN TORT. Any claim for monetary damages based upon negligence, intentional tort, nuisance, products liability, and strict liability and shall also include a wrongful death or survival-type action.
   EMPLOYEE. All full- and part-time EMPLOYEES of the city, but shall not include any independent contractor or any EMPLOYEE, agent, supplier, or subcontractor of any independent contractor.
   OFFICER. Any person holding an elective office of the city: City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Tax Collector, City Engineer, and the Attorney for the city.
(2008 Code, § 2.28.010)