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§ 1-4H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE Section 1-4. Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this Code, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given in this section, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning was intended: (1) “And/or.” “And” may be read “or” and “or” may be read “and,” if the sense requires it. (2) “Agency” means any office, department, board, commission, or other governmental unit of the County. (3)“Bond” means an obligation in writing, binding the signatory to pay a sum certain upon the happening or failure of an event. (4) “Building” means any structure intended to have walls and a roof. (5) “Business” means any profession, trade, occupation, and any other commercial enterprise conducted for monetary reward. (6) “City” means the City of Hilo, State of Hawai‘i. (7) “Clerk” means the County clerk. (8) “Charter” means the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i. (9) “Council” means the County council of the County of Hawai‘i. (10) “County” means the County of Hawai‘i, State of Hawai‘i. (11) Definitions given within a chapter or article apply only to words or phrases used in such chapter or article, unless otherwise provided. (12) “Designee” following an official of the County means the authorized agent, employee, or representative of that official. (13) “District” means the geographical area or election district in the County of Hawai‘i as described in sections 4-1 and 4-2, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.* District does not mean representative district. (14) “Executive agency” means any agency or department of the executive branch of the County government. (15) “Employee” means any person, except an officer, employed by the County or any agency of the County, but shall not include an independent contractor. (16) “May” is permissive and discretionary. (17) “Mayor” means the mayor of the County. (18) “Month” means a calendar month. (19) “Oath” means any form of attestation by which a person signifies that the person is bound in conscience to perform an act or to speak faithfully and truthfully, and includes an affirmation or declaration in cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. (20) “Occupant” means a tenant or person in actual possession. (21) “Officer” includes the following: (A) Mayor and members of the council. (B) Any person elected or appointed as administrative head of any agency of the County or appointed as a member of any board or commission provided for in this Code. (C) Any person appointed by a board or commission as the administrative head of any agency of the County. 1-2