Define: Public Agent

How is Public Agent defined in a legal contract?

• Public agent means an individual, regardless of whether they are permanent or temporary, who is appointed and authorized to perform public functions.
  Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Public agent means any entity or individual performing public tasks, irrespective of the form of appointment. This includes those working under direct, indirect, or foundational guidance, but it does not include entities with significant treasury funding or public equity.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Public agent means a person, nationally or internationally, who performs a public role, whether temporary or permanent, paid or unpaid, irrespective of the position or relationship established.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Public agent means an individual who exercises public function, in any form, within government authorities, nationally or internationally. This also includes those within legal entities controlled directly or indirectly by public power from a foreign country or in international organizations.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Public agent means those who are authorized to execute their power in performing duties, providing services, offering advice, conducting studies or transacting business for a governmental body.
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Public Agent means an individual or entity authorized to perform public tasks, irrespective of the method of appointment or the duration of service.

Relevant Contract Types

• Public Service Contract
• Government Contract
• Consulting Agreement
• Employment Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• When a governmental organization is hiring an individual or engaging an entity to perform public tasks.
• When a state agency or local government body is seeking assistance from outside entities to serve public functions.

Relevant Sectors

• Government and Public Administration
• Non-profit Organizations
• Professional Services

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Genie Definition 2

• Public Agent means an authorized individual or entity exercising any power or function for a [governing body].

Relevant Contract Types

• Representation Agreement
• Partnership Agreement
• Agency Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• When a government body or organization delegates power or tasks to an external entity or individual.
• When a state agency or public organization establishes a partnership with outside entities.

Relevant Sectors

• Government and Public Administration
• Legal Services
• Professional Services

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