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, lobbying agent registration, recording of appointments and commissions, storage of historical data, preservation of historic sites, administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, information and referral on all aspects of state government, and until 1990, administration of the state decennial census.  Various of these functions may be delegated to deputy secretaries for implementation.  Series is created by deputies to administer their responsibilities.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by office holder, thereunder by subject/date
Notes: Publications issued by state secretary’s office removed to: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Publications ((M- Ar)2081)
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