For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMPLOYEE. A person employed by the township, whether on a full-time or part-time basis.
GIFT. Any gratuity, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance or other tangible or intangible item having monetary value including, but not limited to, cash, food and drink, travel, lodging and honoraria for speaking engagements related to or attributable to government employment or the official position of an officer or employee.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT. A contract in which the township acquires goods or services, or both, from another person or entity, but the term does not include a contract pursuant to which a person serves as an employee or appointed officer of the township.
GOVERNMENTAL DECISION. A determination, action, vote or disposition upon a motion, proposal, recommendation, resolution, ordinance or measure on which a vote by an officer or official is required and by which a public entity formulates or effectuates public policy.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY. A person and a person’s spouse and the person’s children and step-children, by blood or adoption.
OFFICER or OFFICIAL. A person who holds office, by election or appointment, within the township, regardless of whether the officer is compensated for service in his or her official capacity.
OFFICIAL ACTION. A decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval or other action or failure to act which involves the use of discretionary authority.
PROHIBITED SOURCE. Any person or entity who:
(1) Is seeking official action by:
(a) An officer; or
(b) An employee or by the officer or another employee directing that employee.
(2) Does business or seeks to do business with:
(a) The officer; or
(b) An employee or with the officer or another employee directing that employee.
(3) Conducts activities regulated by:
(a) The officer; or
(b) An employee or by the officer or another employee directing that employee.
(4) Has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the official duties of the officer or employee.
(Ord. 1016, Amendment 19, passed 2-28-2017)