§ 2.36.020. Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or is clearly apparent from the context, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the interpretation of this chapter:

"Administrative agency" means every county office, department, division, agency, bureau, board and commission, but does not include the courts or any agency in the judicial branch of government.

"Administrative, legislative, quasi-judicial or other proceeding" means any proceeding, application, request for approval, ruling, enactment, amendment or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, investigation, charge, accusation, arrest, or other particular matter involving a specific party or parties in any administrative agency action or proceeding and includes, but is not limited to, administrative adjudicatory proceedings, or proceedings involving the issuance, amendment, awarding or revocation of a permit, license, grant, or contract, or the sale or purchase of goods or property.

"Person" means an individual, partnership, limited partnership, trust, estate, association, corporation, or other entity.

"Represent" means to make a formal or informal appearance, communicate either orally or in writing, act as an agent or attorney for, advise, aid, counsel, consult or assist in representation of any person.

(Ord. 761.1 § 2, 1997)