Herb Jones (South Dakota)
Herb Jones is a Republican political advisor in the state of South Dakota. Jones served as chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Kristi Noem (R) from her inauguration on January 5, 2019, through October 1, 2019.[1][2]
Career
Prior to becoming Gov. Noem's chief of staff, Jones was the deputy campaign manager of Noem's 2018 gubernatorial campaign. He also previously worked in the administrations of South Dakota Govs. William J. Janklow, George S. Mickelson, and Walter D. Miller.[3]
Kristi Noem chief of staff
On November 9, 2018, Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced Jones as her chief of staff.[3] He served through October 1, 2019.[2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Herb Jones (South Dakota) as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[4]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Dakota Free Press, "Noem Picks Corporate Rail Secret-Keeper Jones for Chief of Staff," November 27, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 KOTA TV, "Governor Noem gets new chief of staff," October 1, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 South Dakota State News, "Governor-elect Noem Announces Transition Team," November 9, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
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