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The Secretary shall keep all the public records and documents and record all acts, orders, grants and resolutions of the General Assembly, including all resolutions of appointment and resolutions directing orders to be drawn on the Treasurer, and give true copies thereof when required. The Secretary shall keep the records and files of the Superior Court previous to May, 1798, and the original books and papers of the late Connecticut Land Company; provided the Secretary may turn over any such records, documents or papers to the State Library in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4c. The Secretary may give certified copies of any entries in such records, files, books or other papers and of the files and records of said Superior Court and of the Supreme Court, remaining in the office, which copies shall be legal evidence. The Secretary shall be the keeper of the seal of the state, which shall not be altered, and shall affix the same to acts, laws, orders, commissions, instruments and certificates, when requested or required by law. In accordance with established procedures, the Secretary may enter into such contractual agreements as may be necessary for the discharge of the Secretary's duties. On and after January 4, 2023, the Secretary shall receive an annual salary equal to the annual salary of a judge of the Superior Court under subsection (a) of section 51-47, provided thereafter, no increase in the annual salary of the Secretary shall take effect until the first Wednesday following the first Monday of the January succeeding the next election of the Secretary following any increase in the annual salary of a judge of the Superior Court under section 51-47. The Secretary shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 3. State Elective Officers § 3-77. General duties; salary. Office of Secretary full time - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-3-state-elective-officers/ct-gen-st-sect-3-77/
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