Sec. 261. “Public servant” means a person who:

(1) is authorized to perform an official function on behalf of, and is paid by, a governmental entity;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-31.5-2-261

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) is elected or appointed to office to discharge a public duty for a governmental entity; or

(3) with or without compensation, is appointed in writing by a public official to act in an advisory capacity to a governmental entity concerning a contract or purchase to be made by the entity.

The term does not include a person appointed by the governor to an honorary advisory or honorary military position.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.