From philly.com:

Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno also will serve as New Jersey’s next secretary of state, Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie said yesterday.

The job will give Guadagno – the state’s first lieutenant governor – the secretary’s traditional responsibilities overseeing elections and promoting historical and cultural programs and tourism. In addition, Christie has asked Guadagno to lead a “red-tape review” committee to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles to developing business in the state. She also will head a New Jersey Partnership for Action to help attract and retain businesses.

The role Guadagno carves out could determine how the position fits into state government. The only clearly defined responsibility when the lieutenant governor post was established was to be ready to serve if the governor is unavailable, a relatively common occurrence in recent New Jersey history.

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