Section 2. The state auditor shall appoint a first deputy auditor who shall perform such duties as may be assigned him by the auditor and who may be removed by him for cause at any time. If, by reason of sickness, absence or other cause, the auditor is temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, the first deputy shall perform the same until such disability ceases. In the event of a vacancy in the office of auditor, the first deputy shall be continued in office and shall perform all statutory duties of the auditor until an auditor shall be duly qualified. The first deputy shall give bond to the commonwealth for the faithful discharge of his duties, in a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 11 - Department of the State Auditor
Section 1 - State Auditor; Supervision of Department; Bond and Salary; Income From Other Sources
Section 2 - First Deputy; Appointment and Removal; Duties; Bond
Section 5 - Deputies and Administrators; Appointment and Removal
Section 6 - Divisions; Appointments; Duties; Compensation; Tenure
Section 6a - Annual Personnel Report
Section 6b - Division of Local Mandates; Responsibilities and Powers
Section 12 - Audits; Access to Accounts; Production of Records; Response to Findings; Exceptions
Section 13 - Federally Funded Programs; Mutual Financial Audits; Agreements
Section 16 - Bureau of Special Investigations; Director; Duties