As used in this subchapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended.
BUSINESS. A corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, organization or other legal entity carrying on any business, whether for profit or not-for-profit.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION.
(1) A gift, subscription, donation, dues, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value, knowingly received in connection with the nomination for election, or election of any person to public office;
(2) The purchase of tickets for fund- raising events, including but not limited to dinners, luncheons, cocktail parties, and rallies made in connection with the nomination for election, or election of any person to public office;
(3) A transfer of funds between political committees;
(4) The services of an employee donated by an employer, in which case the contribution shall be listed in the name of the employer, except that any individual services provided voluntarily and without promise or expectation of compensation from any source shall not be deemed a contribution.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION shall not include:
(1) The use of real or personal property and the cost of invitations, food and beverages, voluntarily provided by an individual in rendering voluntary personal services on the individual's residential premises for candidate-related activities; provided the value of the service provided does not exceed an aggregate of $150 in a reporting period.
(2) The sale of any food or beverage by a vendor for use in a candidate's campaign at a charge less than the normal comparable charge, if such charge for use in a candidate's campaign is at least equal to the cost of such food or beverage to the vendor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. Wages, hours, benefits, personnel policies and practices, grievances including but not limited to any claimed violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any rule or regulation, disputes between management and an employee, requirements and responsibilities for a particular job, disciplinary matters, or managerial prerogatives pursuant to Chapter 32 of this Code.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Information, which by law or practice is not available to the public.
FINANCIAL INTEREST. Any interest which may yield, directly or indirectly, a monetary or other material benefit to a public officer or employee or to any person employing or retaining the services of such an officer or employee, other than the duly authorized salary or compensation paid to an officer or employee for services to the city.
OFFICIAL ACT or ACTION. Any legislative, administrative, or discretionary act of any public officer or employee of the city, or of any agency, board, committee or commission thereof.
PERSONAL INTEREST. Any interest arising from blood or marriage relationships, or from business or political associations, whether or not any financial interest is involved.
PUBLIC OFFICER or EMPLOYEE. Any person, officer, or employee holding a position by election, appointment, or employment in the service of the city, whether paid or unpaid, including membership with any agency, board, committee, or commission thereof; provided, however, that no independent contractor shall be considered a public officer or employee unless the independent contractor is an individual and, as such individual, has been appointed to an office.
TRANSACTION. The offer of, or the sale, purchase or furnishing of, any real or personal property or services for a valuable consideration by or to any person or entity, directly or indirectly, as a vendor or vendee, prime contractor, subcontractor or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the city or of such person or entity. It shall also include an application, petition or request for any license, zoning amendment, variation, planned unit development approval, or special use permit which involves or requires any official act or action of the city.
(Ord. 01-48, passed 2-12-02)