What entities are included in the definition of 'Government Official' for Itan?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Government Official" means any: (a) officer or employee of a Governmental Authority; (b) commercial or similar entity owned or controlled by a Governmental Authority, including state-owned and state-operated companies or enterprises; (c) public international organization (e.g., United Nations, World Bank); (d) political party or official thereof; or (e) candidate for political office.
"Governmental Authority" means any national, provincial, state, county, local, municipal or other government, or any ministry, department, agency or subdivision thereof, whether administrative or regulatory, or any other body that exercises similar functions, and including a court or taxing authority.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Government Official' is defined to include several types of entities. This definition is important because interactions with government officials may be subject to specific legal and ethical considerations.
The definition encompasses any officer or employee of a Governmental Authority, which itself is broadly defined to include any national, provincial, state, county, local, municipal or other government, or any ministry, department, agency or subdivision thereof. It also includes commercial or similar entities owned or controlled by a Governmental Authority, including state-owned and state-operated companies or enterprises.
Furthermore, the definition extends to public international organizations such as the United Nations or the World Bank, political parties or officials thereof, and candidates for political office. This broad definition suggests that Itan franchisees must be aware of and adhere to any applicable anti-corruption laws or regulations when dealing with these individuals or entities.