<br><br>65.200 Definitions for KRS 65.2001 to 65.2006. <br>As used in KRS 65.2001 to 65.2006, unless the context otherwise requires: <br>(1) "Action in tort" means any claim for money damages based upon negligence, <br>medical malpractice, intentional tort, nuisance, products liability and strict liability, <br>and also includes any wrongful death or survival-type action. <br>(2) "Employee" means any elected or appointed officer of a local government, or any <br>paid or unpaid employee or agent of a local government, provided that no <br>independent contractor nor employee nor agent of an independent contractor shall <br>be deemed to be an employee of a local government. <br>(3) "Local government" means any city incorporated under the law of this <br>Commonwealth, the offices and agencies thereof, any county government or fiscal <br>court, any special district or special taxing district created or controlled by a local <br>government. <br>Effective: July 15, 1988 <br>History: Created 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 224, sec. 15, effective July 15, 1988. <br><br>