TITLE I
THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Deputy Secretary
Section 5:17
5:17 Duties. –
The deputy secretary of state shall exercise the duties of the office of secretary of state while the latter is absent, or unable from any cause to act.
Source.
Const. II, 69. GS 13:9. GL 14:9. PS 15:3. PL 14:10. RL 21:10.