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


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 713* as follows -

> the Secretary of the Interior or his designated representative

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-CEDED INDIAN LANDS > SUBCHAPTER XXX&ndash;C-CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY OF OREGON**

