(1) “Public servant” means a person elected, selected, employed or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following, even if the person has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:

• Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-16-501

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Government: means the state or any political subdivision of the state, and includes any branch or agency of the state, a county, municipality or other political subdivision. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

  (A) An officer, employee, or agent of government;

• (B) A juror or grand juror;

• (C) An arbitrator or other person who is authorized by law or private written contract to hear or determine a controversy;

• (D) An attorney or notary public performing a governmental function; or

• (E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; and

(2) “Statement” means any representation of fact.