Virginia. Secretary of the Commonwealth

The Secretary of the Commonwealth was established by the state constitution in 1776. The secretary kept the executive journal, records of elections, and copies of the laws. He also served as the general ex officio secretary to the governor. Today the position has the responsibility to appoint and regulate the notaries public, the registration of lobbyists to the General Assembly, and the service of out-of-state civil processes.

From the description of Receipts, 1945-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122632671

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