### Question
How does the law define public official?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 1602*, **public official** is defined as:

> any elected official, appointed official, or employee of—


(A) a Federal, State, or local unit of government in the United States other than—


(i) a college or university

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 1602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES**

