San Jose Municipal Code Part 2 Definitions

The definitions set forth in this part shall govern the application and interpretation of this chapter.

(Ord. 28204.)

A consensual personal relationship means a consensual sexual or romantic relationship between an employee and a public official who is in a position of authority and supervision over the employee. This can include direct or indirect reporting relationships where the public official is in a higher level position within the same chain of command as the employee or subordinate.

(Ord. 28204.)

"Immediate family members" include the following:

A. By blood: Parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, great grandchildren, or great grandparents.

B. By marriage: Husband, wife, stepparent, stepchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, half sister, or half-brother.

C. By law: Guardianship relationships and adoptive parent/child relationships.

D. Domestic partner: Individuals registered with the human resources department and/or the state of California.

(Ord. 28204.)

"Public official" means any of the members of the city council including the mayor.

(Ord. 28204.)

"Supervisor" shall mean a public official having the authority to hire, terminate, transfer, lay off, reward, evaluate, discipline, or assign work to and direct other employees, or to effectively recommend such action if the exercise of such authority requires independent judgment.

(Ord. 28204.)