Who are “Public Servants”?
“Public servant” and “public body” are defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201).
Public servant includes any government officer, employee of a public body and member of its governing body (e.g. the council, board or committee), whether permanent or temporary, paid or unpaid.
Public body includes any board, commission, committee or other body specified in the Schedule of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (such as public transport companies, public utility companies, tertiary education institutions, public hospitals, etc.). It also includes the Government, the Executive Council, the Legislative Council, any District Council, any board, commission, committee or other body appointed by or on behalf of the Chief Executive or the Chief Executive in Council.
Public servant includes any government officer, employee of a public body and member of its governing body (e.g. the council, board or committee), whether permanent or temporary, paid or unpaid.
Public body includes any board, commission, committee or other body specified in the Schedule of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (such as public transport companies, public utility companies, tertiary education institutions, public hospitals, etc.). It also includes the Government, the Executive Council, the Legislative Council, any District Council, any board, commission, committee or other body appointed by or on behalf of the Chief Executive or the Chief Executive in Council.
