Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-16a-3. Definitions

(2) “Assist” means to act, or offer or agree to act, in such a way as to help, represent, aid, advise, furnish information to, or otherwise provide assistance to a person or business entity, believing that such action is of help, aid, advice, or assistance to such person or business entity and with the intent to so assist such person or business entity.

(3) “Business entity” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, firm, trust, foundation, or other organization or entity used in carrying on a business.

(4) “Compensation” means anything of economic value, however designated, which is paid, loaned, granted, given, donated or transferred to any person or business entity for or in consideration of personal services, materials, property, or any other thing whatsoever.

(5) “Elected officer” means an individual elected or appointed to an office in the county.

(6) “Governmental action” means an action on the part of a county including:

(7) “Officer” means an appointed officer or an elected officer.

(8) “Special employee” means an individual hired on the basis of a contract to perform a special service for the county pursuant to an award of a contract following a public bid.

(9) “Substantial interest” means the ownership, either legally or equitably, by an individual, the individual's spouse, and the individual's minor children, of at least 10% of the outstanding shares of a corporation or 10% interest in any other business entity.