The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on public safety and criminal justice.

He then served as secretary to the Governor of South Carolina from 1834 to 1861.

The Secretary serves as the chief advisor to the Governor on energy policy development and implementation.

He served as private secretary to the Governor of Newfoundland from 1916 to 1930.

He served as deputy to the Governor from 1775 to 1778 .

He entered politics and served as executive secretary to the Governor from 1915 to 1917.

He also served as aide de camp to the Governor of Pennsylvania.

Aside from its succession function, the Secretary would serve as a chief aid to the Governor.

The Secretary served as the chief advisor to the Governor on public health issues and needs.

He served as special counsel to the Governor of Wisconsin.