The secretary of state shall appoint an assistant secretary of state who, in the absence of the secretary of state, or when the secretary of state is acting governor, shall perform the duties of the secretary of state.
A.R.S. § 41-122 — under Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Established in the Office of the Secretary of State.
A.R.S. § 41-122
The secretary of state shall appoint an assistant secretary of state who, in the absence of the secretary of state, or when the secretary of state is acting governor, shall perform the duties of the secretary of state.