North Carolina Secretary of State, Republican Primary
Oversees record keeping and business-related operations of the North Carolina Government
Full office description
- The Secretary of State is the Head of the Department of the State.
- The Secretary of State is responsible for managing much of the record keeping for the state, including managing mortgages belonging to the State and distributing statutes and legislative journals annually.
- The Secretary of State office receives the certification of elections from the State Board of Election. The SOS also organizes all the North Carolina Electoral College meetings, they invite guests and format the agenda.
- The Secretary of State is in charge of handling annual reports submitted by businesses. All businesses must file an annual report with the SOS or risk their business being closed. This annual report includes information about the businesses organization and financial history of the fiscal year.
- The Secretary of State is elected for a four-year term. The position has no term limits.
How this impacts you
Consumer Protection — The Secretary of State administers the Securities Law of the State. The purpose of these laws is to protect the public by requiring an investigation of people who offer investments and securities. This means that individuals who sell stock must register themselves and the stocks they are attempting to sell, which can help deter fraud.
Economic Growth — The Secretary of State applies for and accepts grants from the federal government and its agencies and from any corporation, association, or individual.
