Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.341: Definitions.

Sec. 1.

As used in this act:

"Board" means the board of ethics.

"Employee" means an employee, classified or unclassified, of the executive branch of this state. For the purpose of section 2b, employee shall include an employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state.

"Public officer" means a person appointed by the governor or another executive department official. For the purpose of section 2b, public officer shall include an elected or appointed official of this state or a political subdivision of this state.

"Unethical conduct" means a violation of the standards in section 2.