Section 17000 Of Article 1. Public Agencies From California Vehicle Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
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. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Employee" includes an officer, employee, or servant, whether
or not compensated, but does not include an independent contractor.
(b) "Employment" includes office or employment.
(c) "Public entity" includes the state, the Regents of the
University of California, a county, city, district, public authority,
public agency, and any other political subdivision or public
corporation in the state.