Tim Buckley
Tim Buckley (Republican Party) was the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Massachusetts. He left office on January 5, 2023.
Career
Before his appointment as chief of staff, Buckley worked as a communications director and as a spokesperson in Baker's office.[1]
Charles D. Baker chief of staff
Buckley has served as chief of staff for Charles D. Baker (R) since April 15, 2022.[2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2022, Ballotpedia identified Tim Buckley 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
- ↑ Commonwealth Magazine, "Baker chief of staff Lepore leaving administration," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Longtime top aide Kristen Lepore leaving governor’s administration; Tim Buckley to be new Baker chief of staff," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
