KRS 522.010: Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Public servant" means:

(a) Any public officer or employee of the state or of any political subdivision

thereof or of any governmental instrumentality within the state; or

(b) Any person exercising the functions of any such public officer or employee; or

(c) Any person participating as advisor, consultant or otherwise in performing a

governmental function, but not including witnesses; or

(d) Any person elected, appoi nted or designated to become a public servant

although not yet occupying that position.

(2) "Benefit" means gain or advantage to the beneficiary or to a third person pursuant to

the desire or consent of the beneficiary.