KRS 63.090: Definition of "neglect of duty" as used in KRS 63.100 to 63.160.
Where this section sits in the code
- KRS Chapter 63
As used in KRS 63.100 to 63.160, unless the context requires otherwise, "neglect of duty"
includes the following things listed but does not exclude things not listed:
(1) The commission of a trespass or wrongful act in the performance of official duty;
(2) Accepting a bribe to neglect official duty;
(3) Gross neglect equivalent to fraud;
(4) Willful neglect and such forms of misfeasance or malfeasance as involve a failure in
the performance of the duties required by law;
(5) Careless or intentional fai lure to exercise due diligence in the performance of
official duty;
(6) Habitual drunkenness in office; or,
(7) Gross immorality or misconduct in office amounting to neglect of duty.
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