The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the State, responsible for overseeing and certifying elections, as well as testing and certifying voting equipment for use in California. The Secretary administers election laws; maintains a database of registered voters; certifies the official lists of candidates for each election; certifies initiatives for placement on the state ballot; publishes the Voter Information Guide before each statewide election; compiles election returns; publishes the official Statement of Vote; and certifies election results. 

The Secretary of State plays a key role in making government open and accessible by providing public access to a wide range of corporate, campaign finance, lobbying, and election records. The Secretary maintains online editions of the California Lobbyist Directory and the California Roster of federal, state and local government officials.

The State Treasurer is the State’s banker, investor, and lead asset manager. The Treasurer invests monies on behalf of the State government, cities, counties, schools and other local agencies. The Treasurer sells the State’s bonds, including voter-approved infrastructure bonds, and administers the State’s bond program.

The Treasurer chairs and manages authorities that finance a wide range of projects, including schools, health care, affordable housing, transportation, economic development, alternative energy and pollution clean-up.