As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EMPLOYEE
Any person employed by the Town of Wallingford in its Planning and
Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals or Building Department.
FIRM
Any commonly recognized legal entity for the conduct of business,
including but not limited to a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation
and a trust.
INTEREST
Any interest, direct or indirect, which is of financial or personal
value to the Town Official or employee and which is not common to the interest
of other citizens of the town.
INVESTMENT
Any financial outlay, including barter, whether presently made or
promised at some future time, whether made singly, in joint venture or partnership
and whether through an agent or trustee, which is made with the hope or expectation
of financial gain or profit, and shall include any expectation of financial
gain in liability for federal income taxes.
OFFICIAL
Any person appointed or elected to the Planning and Zoning Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals or Building Department of the Town of Wallingford.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION
The purchase, sale, lease, management, development, construction,
repair or remodeling of land or buildings.