The Secretary of State may appoint in writing one Deputy Secretary of State who shall hold the office during the pleasure of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is responsible for the acts of the Deputy Secretary of State. The Deputy Secretary of State shall qualify by taking the oath of the principal, to be indorsed upon and filed with the certificate of appointment, and when so qualified the Deputy Secretary of State has the power to perform any act or duty of the Secretary of State pertaining to the office. [Amended by 1981 c.528 §2]
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