§ 2.25.030. Definitions.

A.

Unless the term is specifically defined in this Act, or the definition is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in the state or local law that is cited as the source of each relevant provision in this Act shall govern the interpretation of that provision.

B.

"City" means the City of Oakland, though the terms "City Administrator," "City Attorney," and "City Auditor" refer to the officers of the City of Oakland as described by the City Charter. This definition of "City" does not apply when it is used in the term "City office."

C.

"City Office" includes the Mayor, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Councilmembers and School Board Directors.

D.

"Public Servant" includes:

1.

Any elected or appointed officeholder of the City of Oakland, including any such officeholder elected but not yet sworn in, and not including Oakland School Board Directors, and

2.

Any City board or commission member, including the Board of Port Commissioners, and

3.

Any full-time or part-time employee of the City, and

4.

Any consultant of the City who is required to file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to the City of Oakland Conflict of Interest Code and the California Political Reform Act.

E.

"Relative" means any person who is related within the third degree by blood, marriage, or contract, and includes a spouse, domestic partner, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, parent-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin, and any similar step relationship or similar relationship created by adoption.

(Ord. No. 13278, § 1, 12-8-2014)