§ 5-1. Definitions.
(a) In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Agency.
(1) In general.
"Agency" means any department, board, commission, council, authority, committee, office, or other unit of City government.
(2) Inclusions.
"Agency" also includes:
(i) Baltimore City Parking Authority;
(ii) Baltimore Development Corporation;
(iii) Baltimore City Police Department;
(iv) Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City;
(v) Housing Authority of Baltimore City;
(vi) Local Development Council, South Baltimore Video Lottery Terminal;
(vii) Pimlico Community Development Authority;
(viii) South Baltimore Gateway Community Impact District Management Authority; and
(ix) any individual not embraced in a unit of City government who exercises authority comparable to that of the head of a unit of City government.
(c) {Repealed}
(d) Employee.
(1) In general.
"Employee" means any employee of the City who is not an official.
(2) Inclusions.
"Employee" also means an employee of any agency or board included within the scope of subsection (b) {"Agency"} of this section.
(e) Official.
(1) In general.
"Official" means:
(i) an elected official;
(ii) the head of any department;
(iii) the head of any bureau or division within a department; or
(iv) any other individual in a unit of City government who, whether acting alone or as a member of a board acting jointly with other board members:
(A) has authority comparable to that of the head of a department or the head of a bureau or division;
(B) has decision-making authority in making City policy;
(C) has decision-making authority in the exercise of quasi-judicial, regulatory, licensing, inspecting, or auditing functions; or
(D) acts as a principal advisor to one who has authority of the type listed.
(2) Inclusions.
"Official" also includes the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, Executive Secretary, or Administrator of any agency or board included within the scope of subsection (b) {"Agency"} of this section.
(f) Police misconduct.
(1) In general.
"Police misconduct" means any improper action taken by a Baltimore City police officer in relation with the police officer's official duties.
(2) Inclusions.
"Police misconduct" includes any misconduct involving the use of force, assault and battery, malicious prosecution, or false arrest or imprisonment.
(g) Unlawful discrimination.
"Unlawful discrimination" means any discriminatory act prohibited by local, state, or federal law.