§ 7A-13. Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall have the following meanings as set forth herein:

AWARDING AGENCY

The Town Board or authorized department or authorized person of the Town that is responsible for solicitation of bids, quotes or proposals and responsible for the award and administration of applicable contracts.

COMPENSATION

The payment of monies to any person, including but not limited to a contractor or subcontractor, for any Town public work project.

CONTRACT

Any contract, agreement, requisition, purchase order or work order that involves the employment of laborers, workmen or mechanics for public work, as defined under New York State Labor Law, Article 8 (and any amendments thereto); and any contract, agreement, requisition, purchase order or work order involving work performed by building service employees, as defined under New York State Labor Law Article 9 (and any amendments thereto).

CONTRACTOR

Any person awarded a contract by the Town awarding agency subject to the requirements of Article 8 or Article 9 of the New York State Labor Law, and the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Law (and any amendments thereto).

COVERED EMPLOYEE

The employment of any laborer, worker or mechanic covered under Article 8 or building service employees covered under Article 9 of the New York State Labor Law, and any amendments thereto, which requires the payment of prevailing wages as applicable.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Any owner-operated business having a direct contract with a contractor to perform work in connection with a Town contract, as authorized by the Town in writing.

PERSON

One or more of the following: any individual, owner, entity, corporation, agent, company, parent company, subsidiary, limited-liability company, substantially owned affiliated entity, successor, partnership, joint venture, association, legal representative or any other form of doing business.

SUBCONTRACTOR, AUTHORIZED

A person, as approved by the Town in writing, having a direct contract with the contractor involving any part of a Town contract.