The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
IMPROPER GOVERNMENTAL ACTION: Any action taken by a city of West Wendover 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. 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 West Wendover.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE: Any person who performs public duties under the direction and control of the city of West Wendover officer for compensation paid by or through the city of West Wendover policy.
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 city of West Wendover policy;
B. The expenditure of money of the city of West Wendover; and
C. The enforcement of laws and regulations of the state or city of West Wendover.
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. 2010-07, 11-16-2010)