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Zach Hauge
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2019 - Present
2027
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Zach Hauge is a Republican political advisor in the state of Idaho. As of November 2020, Hauge was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Brad Little (R).[1]
Career
Hauge was Little's 2018 gubernatorial campaign manager. He was vice president of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry. He also worked in various political consulting roles.[2]
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On November 16, 2018, Gov. Brad Little (R) selected Hauge as his chief of staff.[1]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2019, Ballotpedia identified Zach Hauge 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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