### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 9412* as follows -

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 102-MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

