As used herein, party includes (a) an officer or employee who has been suspended, demoted, or dismissed; (b) a person whose permit, license or other entitlement has been revoked or suspended, or whose application for a permit, license, or other entitlement has been denied; and (c) a person whose application for a retirement benefit or allowance has been denied. (Ord. 735 ?? 1 (part), 1986).