38-101. Definitions


In this title, unless the context otherwise requires:


1. "Office", "board" or "commission" means any office, board or commission of the
state, or any political subdivision thereof, the salary or compensation of the incumbent
or members of which is paid from a fund raised by taxation or by public revenue.


2. "Public institution" means any institution maintained and paid for from a fund
raised by taxation or by public revenue.


3. "Officer" or "public officer" means the incumbent of any office, member of any
board or commission, or his deputy or assistant exercising the powers and duties of the
officer, other than clerks or mere employees of the officer.