The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act-The Local Health Administration Law (16 P. S. §§ 12001-12028).
Board-The Advisory Health Board of the Commonwealth.
Department-The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
Local health department-A county health department created pursuant to the act or the health department or board of health of any municipality entitled to receive Commonwealth grants under the act.
Secretary-The Secretary of the Department of Health.
28 Pa. Code § 15.1