### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 5381*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 5381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE&mdash;INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE**

