(a) General Rule. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of these rules which are applicable to specific provisions of these rules, the following words and phrases when used in these rules shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this rule:

‘‘Administrative Office.’’ The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

‘‘Board.’’ The Pennsylvania Judicial Ethics Advisory Board.

‘‘Codes.’’ The Code of Judicial Conduct and the Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of Magisterial District Judges.

‘‘Judicial Officer.’’ Any individual within the ‘‘Application’’ language of either of the Codes, including judicial candidates.