§ 18-71. Definitions.

The definitions established in section 18-2 of this Code shall not apply in this article unless expressly indicated below. In this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings provided to them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning:

Administrative action means rulemaking, licensing, or any other matter that may be the subject of action by a city official, city department or other city agency, including the proposal, consideration, or approval of the matter. The term does not include the day-to-day application, administration or execution of city programs and policies such as permitting, platting, and design approval matters related to or in connection with a specific project or development.

Benefit shall have the meaning provided in section 18-2 of this Code.

Candidate means a person who knowingly and willingly takes affirmative action for the purpose of gaining election to city office or for the purpose of satisfying financial obligations incurred by the person in connection with the campaign for election. Examples of affirmative action include:

(1)

The filing of a campaign treasurer appointment;

(2)

The filing of an application for a place on a ballot;

(3)

The filing of a declaration of write-in candidacy;

(4)

The making of a public announcement of definite intent to run for city office in a particular election, regardless of whether the specific office is mentioned in the announcement;

(5)

Before a public announcement of intent, the making of a statement of definite intent to run for city office and the soliciting of support by letter or other mode of communication; and

(6)

The soliciting or acceptance of a campaign contribution or the making of a campaign expenditure.

City elective office has the meaning provided in section 18-2 of this Code.

Communicates directly with, or any variation of the phrase, means contact in person or by telephone, telegraph, letter, facsimile, electronic mail, or other electronic means of communication.

Compensation means money, service, facility, or other thing of value or benefit that is received or is to be received in return for or in connection with services rendered or to be rendered.

Expenditure means a payment, distribution, loan, advance, reimbursement, deposit, or gift of money or any thing of value, including a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable, to make an expenditure.

Member of the executive branch means the mayor, city controller, mayor-elect, city controller-elect, candidate for mayor or controller, or member of the Archaeological and Historical Commission, Airport Land Use Regulations Board of Adjustment, Automotive Board, Board of Public Trusts, Boiler Code Review and Licensing Board, Building and Standards Commission, Civil Service Commission, Electrical Board, Fire Board of Appeals, General Appeals Board, Helicopter Facilities Licensing and Appeals Board, Mechanical Code Review Board, Municipal Board on Sign Control, Planning Commission, Plumbing Code Review Board, Tower Permit Commission, or Wastewater Capacity Reservation Review Board.

Member of the legislative branch means a council member, council member-elect, or candidate for the office of council member.

Municipal legislation means:

(1)

An ordinance, resolution, motion, amendment, nomination, or other matter pending before the city council; or

(2)

Any matter that is or may be the subject of action by the city council or a council committee, including drafting, placing on the agenda, consideration, passage, defeat, approval, or countersignature of the matter.

Owner means a person who is a sole proprietor of a business, a majority shareholder of a corporation, or a general partner of a partnership and who communicates directly with one or more members of the legislative or executive branch to influence municipal legislation or administrative action on behalf of such business, corporation, or partnership.

Person means an individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, committee, club, organization, or group of persons who are voluntarily acting in concert.

Registrant means a person required to register under section 18-72 of this Code.

Reimbursement shall have the same meaning as "compensation" defined above.

(Ord. No. 98-732, § 2, 8-26-98; Ord. No. 01-115, § 1, 1-24-01; Ord. No. 02-399, § 44, 5-15-02; Ord. No. 2011-47, §§ 17, 18, 1-12-2011; Ord. No. 2011-107, § 3, 2-9-2011; Ord. No. 2012-773, § 16, 8-29-2012)