§ 36-2. Definitions.

When used in this chapter, and in accordance with New York Civil Service Law § 75-b, the following words shall have the meanings indicated unless the context specifically indicates otherwise:

IMPROPER GOVERNMENTAL ACTION

Any action taken by a Town official or employee, or an agent of such official or employee, which is undertaken in the performance of such official's, employee's or agent's official duties, whether or not such action is within such official's, employee's or agent's scope of employment, and which action is in violation of any federal, state or local law, or rule, Town policy or regulation.

PERSONNEL ACTION

Any action affecting compensation, appointment, promotion, transfer, assignment, reassignment, reinstatement or evaluation of performance.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Managerial authority or any other authority to direct and control the work performance of any other Town official or employee.

TOWN

The Town of Hempstead.

TOWN EMPLOYEE or EMPLOYEE

Any person holding a position by appointment or employment with the Town.