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Secretaries (public officers)

Scope note

High government officers appointed by or under the authority of a sovereign or head of government, usually holding a position of authority in a particular administrative department or other division of government activity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250373

Broader Terms used

public officers

Narrower Terms used

cabinet officers

Created

13yrs ago

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