“Public office holder” is defined in s. 140-1 as:

1. The same meaning as a public office holder as defined in section 156 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
2. A member of the Board of Health.
3. Individuals appointed by Council, a Standing Committee or a Community Council under delegated authority, or a local board (restricted definition) to an advisory body to provide advice to Council, the Standing Committee, the Community Council or the local board (restricted definition) or to employees of the City or local board (restricted definition).

The City of Toronto Act, 2006, s. 156 defines a public office holder as:

1. a member of city council and any person on his or her staff,
2. an officer or employee of the City,
3. a member of a local board (restricted definition) of the City and any person on his or her staff,
4. an officer, director or employee of a local board (restricted definition) of the City, and
5. such other persons as may be determined by city council who are appointed to any office or body by city council or by a local board (restricted definition) of the City.