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The public may obtain information and submit requests at the State Accounting Office.</P> <h2><a href="/GAC/20-1-.02" name="20-1-.02" title="20-1-.02">Rule 20-1-.02 Officers</a></h2> <P>The officers of this Board shall be a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be elected from the members at each annual meeting and shall serve for the term of one year or until their successors have been elected and qualified. The Board's Executive Director shall be the secretary of the Board. An annual meeting shall be held for the purpose of electing officers.</P> <h2><a href="/GAC/20-1-.03" name="20-1-.03" title="20-1-.03">Rule 20-1-.03 Duties of the Chairperson</a></h2> <P>The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings and shall perform such other duties as this Board may direct. 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