Definitions for County Ethics Rules

When used in this Article, the following words or phrases shall have the meaning given in this Section unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:includes a corporation, a partnership, a sole proprietorship, a trust or foundation, or any other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for profit.means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or received by any person in return for services rendered or to be rendered by him or herself or another.means an interest which is sufficient in fact to control, whether the interest be greater or less than 50%.includes the County, the Council and its committees, all executive departments, boards, commissions, committees, bureaus, offices and all independent commissions and other establishments of County government.means any nominated, appointed or elected officer or employee of the County including members of boards, commissions and committees and employees under contract to the County, but excluding Councilmembers.means any rendering of services for compensation.means an interest held by an individual, his or her spouse or his or her minor children. A divorce or separation between spouses shall not terminate any relationship which is:An ownership in a business.A creditor interest in an insolvent business.An employment, or prospective employment for which negotiations have begun.An ownership interest in real or personal property.A loan or other debtor interest.A directorship or officership in a business.means a decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval, or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary authority.includes administrative or legislative powers of decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval or other discretionary action.meansSupervisors of inspectors employed by the Department of Public Works;Inspectors employed by the Department of Public Works;Supervisors of liquor control investigators;Liquor control investigators;Buyers and purchasing agents;Supervisors of real property tax appraisers;Real property tax appraisers;Supervisors of planners or inspectors employed by the Planning Department;Planners employed by the Planning Department;Inspectors employed by the Planning Department;Supervisors of fire prevention inspectors;Fire prevention inspectors;Supervisors of housing quality standards inspectors;Housing quality standards inspectors;Supervisors of motor vehicle inspectors;Motor vehicle inspectors;Supervisors of inspectors employed by the Department of Water;Inspectors employed by the Department of Water;The County Auditor;Auditors employed by the County Auditor; andAnalysts employed by the County Auditor.