§ 92. Deputies. The secretary of state shall appoint a deputy, who may
perform all the duties of the secretary of state. Any such deputy shall
receive an annual salary to be fixed by the secretary of state within
the amount appropriated therefor. The secretary of state may also
appoint and fix the compensation of such other deputies, assistants and
employees as he shall deem necessary within the amount appropriated
therefor and prescribe their powers and duties.