Scope and Content: As record keeper for the Commonwealth, the state secretary has responsibility for administration of elections, maintenance of public records, filing and distribution of regulations and public documents, corporate registration, recording of appointments and commissions, storage of historical data, preservation of historic sites, administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, and information and referral on all aspects of state government.  The secretary meets weekly with deputy secretaries appointed to administer each of these functions.  Minutes record attendees and topics discussed.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Some files, 1982-1991, transferred from: Secretary’s subject files ((M- Ar)2024)
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