§ 7-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CONTRACT

Any claim, account, or demand against or agreement, other than a collective bargaining agreement, upon sufficient consideration, with Brookhaven Town or any divisions, departments, agencies, or entity thereof, express or implied, for the rendering or performance of personal or professional services and shall include extensions, modifications, renewals, or amendments. The term "contract" shall not include any such agreement which is awarded pursuant to General Municipal Law § 103.

LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN and LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Having a principal place of business physically located within the geographical boundaries of the Town or the county as applicable. In the case of an individual, partnership, association, or proprietorship, it shall mean having an office from which at least a majority of the employees are assigned and at which at least a majority of the employees work. In the case of a corporation, it shall mean having its principal place of business from which the president or chief executive officer operates on a regular and consistent basis, and the address so designated on its certificate of incorporation, located within the Town or the county, as applicable. In the case of a joint venture, the principal place of business shall be construed as requiring both entities, in the case of a two-party venture, meeting the pertinent test for a principal place of business set forth above and at least a majority of the entities in the case of a multiple-party venture, meeting the pertinent test for a principal place of business set forth above.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS

The office to which the preponderance and communications is directed, and at which at least a majority of the entity's work force is assigned on a regular basis.