The Secretary of State of California is the state's chief elections officer. The Secretary of State is also responsible for the California State Archives, as well as chartering corporations. The Secretary of State is electe to four year terms, concurrent with the other constitutional officers of California, and is restricted by term limits to only two terms. The incumbent, Debra Bowen, took office on January 8, 2007, and her current term expires on January 4, 2011, though she is eligible for reelection.