What is the precise legal definition of an act performed within the "scope of ones official duties"?

[Endofdays]

What is the precise legal definition of an act performed within the "scope of ones official duties"? I can't seem to find any clear measuring rod on the web for determining whether or not a public official was acting within the scope of his official duties or not. How do we tell generally whether an action is performed within the scope of a public officials duties?

 

[Highwayman]

It's usually not black and white and it's open to interpretation.

It would help to have some background on what your situation is.

 

[Endofdays]

It's usually not black and white and it's open to interpretation.

It would help to have some background on what your situation is.

I'd rather not say the details of the case. Just do the best you can to answer the question please...

 

[army judge]

I'd rather not say the details of the case. Just do the best you can to answer the question please...

You can use any search engine to discover a myriad of answers.

That will protect whatever it is you're unwilling to disclose.

You can also hire an attorney to protect your confidentiality, too.

I'm closing this thread to help you maintain your secrecy.