Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 6, § 15FFF

The governor shall appoint a person to be titled as the Official State Crier and Greeter of the Commonwealth. Said crier and greeter shall be subject to the jurisdiction and control of the division of tourism. The director of said division shall establish the official duties of said crier and greeter, and said position shall be coterminous with the governor. Said crier and greeter, subject to the approval of the director and to such funds as may be so appropriated, may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses as previously determined and realized in the conduct of his official duties.