Liz Dowe Filmore
2021 - Present
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Liz Dowe Filmore is a Republican political advisor in the state of Alabama. Dowe Filmore has served as the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Gov. Kay Ivey (R) since December 1, 2021.[1]
Biography
Dowe Filmore received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MPA from Troy University. She previously worked as deputy chief of staff to Gov. Ivey.[2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2021, Ballotpedia identified Liz Dowe Filmore 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):[3]
- 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."[3]
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Messenger, "Troy alumna named chief of staff," accessed December 2, 2021
- ↑ Governor Alabama News Room, "Governor Ivey Taps Liz Filmore to be New Chief of Staff" accessed December 2, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
