The Secretary of State is an officer of the executive branch of state government elected by the people pursuant to Article 5, Section 133 of the Mississippi Constitution. The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Capitol, registrar of all official acts of the Governor and performs other duties as required by various statutes. There are specific statutory duties in the following general areas: elections, public lands, business, regulation, charities, securities, and publications.
1 Miss. Code. R. 2-1.3