Randy Ruaro
Randy Ruaro is a Republican political advisor in the state of Alaska. Ruaro was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Mike Dunleavy (R) from 2021 to 2022.[1]
Career
At the time of his appointment as chief of staff, Ruaro served as deputy chief of staff for Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). He previously served as chief of staff for state Sen. Bert K. Stedman (R).[1]
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Ruaro began serving as chief of staff when Ben Stevens (R) resigned as chief of staff on February 26, 2021, to take a position with ConocoPhillips.[1]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2021, Ballotpedia identified Randy Ruaro 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):[2]
- 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."[2]
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