The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Fair share fee." The regular membership dues required of
members of an employee organization acting as exclusive
representative less the cost for the previous fiscal year of its
activities or undertakings which were not reasonably employed to
implement or effectuate the duties of the employee organization
as exclusive representative. This definition shall stand in pari
materia with the definition of "fair share fee" in section 2215
of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The
Administrative Code of 1929, and the definition of "fair share
fee" in section 2 of the act of June 2, 1993 (P.L.45, No.15),
known as the Public Employee Fair Share Fee Law.
"Legislative purpose." The term shall not include the
negotiation, resolution, arbitration, administration or
enforcement of a collective bargaining agreement between a
bargaining representative and a public employer.
"Corporation." An organization formed with State
governmental approval to act as an artificial person to carry on
business or other activities, which can sue or be sued, and,
unless it is a nonprofit corporation, can issue shares of stock
to raise funds with which to start a business or increase its
capital.
"Political activities." An expenditure of funds for the
purpose of lobbying, electoral activities or independent
expenditures on behalf of, or contributions to, any candidate,
political party, voter registration campaign or any other
political or legislative cause.
"Political contribution." Money or funds appropriated to be
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