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As used in this chapter, except as may be otherwise indicated by the content, the following definitions shall apply:
Agency means any of the departments of the municipal government, and any division, board, bureau, commission or other instrumentality within such department and any independent municipal authority, commission, instrumentality or agency.
Compensation means any money, thing of value or financial benefit conferred in return for services rendered or to be rendered, but it does not include the salary or other payment provided by law or appropriation for services rendered in a public office, position or employment.
Officer and employee mean a person holding an office, position or employment in an agency. This includes persons who serve without salary or other payment for their services.
(Code 1971, § 2-46)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.