As used in KRS 63.100 to 63.160, unless the context requires otherwise, "neglect of duty" includes the following things listed but does not exclude things not listed: (1) The commission of a trespass or wrongful act in the performance of official duty; (2) Accepting a bribe to neglect official duty; (3) Gross neglect equivalent to fraud; (4) Willful neglect and such forms of misfeasance or malfeasance as involve a failure in the performance of the duties required by law; (5) Careless or intentional fai lure to exercise due diligence in the performance of official duty; (6) Habitual drunkenness in office; or, (7) Gross immorality or misconduct in office amounting to neglect of duty.
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