As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Public office” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 24-8-801.

(2) “Public officer” means any person appointed or elected to be the head of any entity included in paragraph (1) of Code Section 24-9-902.

(3) “Telephone service provider” shall have the same meaning as “voice service provider” as set forth in Code Section 46-5-231.