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Me. Const. art. V, pt. 2, § 1 Election
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The Secretary of State shall be chosen biennially at the first session of the Legislature, by joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives in convention.
Me. Const. art. V, pt. 2, § 1-A Succession to the office of Secretary of State
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If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Secretary of State, the first deputy secretary of state shall act as the Secretary of State until a Secretary of State is elected by the Legislature during the current session if in session, or at the next regular or special session.
Me. Const. art. V, pt. 2, § 2 Records of State; deputies
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The records of the State shall be kept in the office of the secretary, who may appoint deputies to that office, for whose conduct the secretary shall be accountable.
Me. Const. art. V, pt. 2, § 3 Attend the Governor, Senate, and House
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The Secretary of State shall attend the Governor, Senate and House of Representatives, in person or by the deputies of the Secretary of State as they shall respectively require.