(Salem, OR) -- Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has announced her resignation. Fagan was working a secondary job as a consultant to one of the state's largest marijuana retailers. Fagan's office was also involved in an audit of marijuana industry regulations creating a potential conflict of interest. Governor Tina Kotek says she supports Fagan's decision. The Governor says this is a first step in restoring trust in the Secretary of State's office. Kotek will start the process to identify and appoint a replacement. Deputy Secretary of State Cheryl Myers will serve as acting Secretary of State.