§ 42:341 — Definitions

§341. Definitions
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and terms, when
used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Agency" means a department, office, division, agency, commission, board,
committee, or other organizational unit of a governmental entity.
(2) "Agency head" means the chief executive or administrative officer of an agency
or the chairman of a board or commission.
(3) "Elected official" means any person holding an office in a governmental entity
which is filled by the vote of the appropriate electorate. It shall also include any person
appointed to fill a vacancy in such office.
(4) "Governmental entity" means the state or any political subdivision.
(5) "Public employee" means anyone who is:
(a) An administrative officer or official of a governmental entity who is not filling
an elective office.
(b) Appointed to a post or position created by rule, law, resolution, ordinance,
charter, or executive order.
(c) Employed by an agency, officer, or official of a governmental entity.
(6) "Public servant" means a public employee or an elected official.

Legislative History

Acts 2018, No. 270, §1, eff. January 1, 2019.