Notices of miscellaneous appointments, 1945-2007.

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Notices of miscellaneous appointments, 1945-2007.

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The state secretary (since 1961 through a unit currently called the Commissions Section) attests to all commissions of office signed by the governor, administering the oath of office to and/or recording the name of these and other public appointees. This series has been created as the secretary receives notices of appointments to various temporary boards, commissions, authorities, bureaus, and corporations. For a listing of related series see: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Records of commissions, proclamations, pardons, and other official documents, 1713-1945 (bulk 1747-1936) ((M-Ar)161X) See also: Council. Council files--subseries (2) In conjunction with recent files, see closely related series: Massachusetts. Governor's Personnel Office. Appointment files, 1800-2007 ((M-Ar)598)

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