### Question
What is the definition of officer or employee?


### Answer
The definition of **officer or employee** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 7353*:

> an individual holding an appointive or elective position in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of Government, other than a Member of Congress

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 7353*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart F-Labor-Management and Employee Relations > CHAPTER 73-SUITABILITY, SECURITY, AND CONDUCT > SUBCHAPTER V-MISCONDUCT**

