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Massachusetts Secretary of Education
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| Massachusetts Secretary of Education | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Part I, Title II, Chapter 6A, Section 14A of the General Laws of Massachusetts |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Matt Malone |
| Assumed office: | January 14, 2013 |
| Compensation: | $154,500 |
| Other Massachusetts Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Secretary of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs • Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development • Public Utilities Commission | |
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The Executive Office of Education and the position of Secretary of Education were proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick (D) and established on March 10, 2008.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Matt Malone. He has served in this position since January 14, 2013.[2]
Authority
The office of secretary of education is established by Part I, Title II, Chapter 6A, Section 14A of the General Laws of Massachusetts:[3]
| The executive office of education shall be under the supervision and control of a secretary of education, in this section called the secretary. |
Appointments
In accordance with Part I, Title II, Chapter 6A, Section 14A of the General Laws of Massachusetts, the secretary is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.
Compensation
In 2010, the Massachusetts Secretary of Education was paid an estimated $154,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
Contact information
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
Voice: (781)338-3000
TTY: (800) 439 2370
E-mail: boe@doe.mass.edu
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, "About the Office," accessed September 24, 2011
- ↑ '"Sampan, "Matt Malone sworn in as Secretary of Education," January 14, 2013
- ↑ General Laws of Massachusetts, "Part I, Title II, Chapter 6A, Section 14A," accessed September 24, 2011
- ↑ The Council of State Governments,"The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," retrieved June 25, 2011
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