### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290aa* as the following:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part A-Organization and General Authorities**

