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# O.C.G.A. § 45-13-1. Election.

There shall be a Secretary of State who shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as the Governor.

## History

Ga. L. 1872, p. 80, § 6; Code 1873, § 80; Code 1882, § 80; Civil Code 1895, § 176; Civil Code 1910, § 205; Code 1933, § 40-501.

## Administrative Rules and Regulations

Organization of the Office of Secretary of State, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Office of Secretary of State, Chapter 590-1.