Registers of returns of acceptance of local option statutes, 1857-1978 (bulk 1883-1972).

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Registers of returns of acceptance of local option statutes, 1857-1978 (bulk 1883-1972).

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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. In a related function, the secretary must also be notified of the acceptance of, rejection of, or failure to act upon an act or resolve of the General Court requiring a vote by a municipality or corporation (St 1883, c 100, amended by St 1935, c 69). Registers were created upon receipt of these: Returns of acceptance of local option statutes ((M-Ar)192).

1.75 cubic ft. (5 v. in 1 record center carton and 5 v.)

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