The Secretary of State is one of Washington DC’s Cabinet members. The Secretary works with the State Department to carry out the president’s foreign policy. The Secretary negotiates, interprets, and terminates treaties with foreign governments.
DC’s Local Government Structure
Washington DC does not have a Secretary of State. It has a mayor and a Secretary. The mayor is the executive. The current mayor serves a 4-year term and oversees the district government.
The Secretary is the custodian of DC’s Seal. The Secretary attests to official records and documents from the executive branch. The Secretary’s Office includes divisions for ceremonial services and notary commissions.
Kimberly A. Bassett is the current Secretary for the District of Columbia. Her Office commissions notaries public and authenticates documents.
Contact Information
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The Ceremonial Services Unit processes requests for various ceremonial items such as proclamations.