As used in KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the consolidated local government police force merit board or boards hereinafter created.
(2) "Chief" means a chief of a consolidated local government police force affected by KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327.
(3) "Assistant chief" means the next in command to the chiefs of the consolidated local government police force or forces affected by KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327.
(4) "Secretary" means the executive secretary employed by the consolidated local government police force merit board or boards created as provided by KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327.
(5) "Officer" means any member of the consolidated local government police forces affected by KRS 67C.301 to 67C.327, including police officers, corporals, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains.