ɐsˈaɪd fɹʌm ðiːz fˈʌŋkʃənəl ɹᵻspˌɑːnsəbˈɪlᵻɾiz, ðə sˈɛkɹətɹi ʌv stˈeɪt ɪz ɐn ˈɛks əfˈɪsɪˌoʊ mˈɛmbɚɹ ʌvðə bˈoːɹd ʌv kəmˈɪʃənɚz ʌv pˈʌblɪk lˈændz.
Aside from these functional responsibilities, the Secretary of State is an ex officio member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.