### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10802*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 114-PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEMS > Part A-Establishment of Systems**

