### Question
Can you define what Secretary means?


### Answer
**Secretary** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1436a*:

> the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a public housing agency, or another entity that determines the eligibility of an individual for financial assistance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1436a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING**

