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| − | '''Chief of staff''' is an important adviser, aide, or coordinator for an office holder. The Chief of staff is known as the highest-ranking member or senior aide. It is used in the Pentagon, the White House, and by members of Congress. | + | '''Chief of staff''' is an important adviser, aide, or coordinator for an office holder. The Chief of staff is known as the highest-ranking staff member or senior aide. It is used in the Pentagon, the White House, and by members of Congress. |
In the White House the position was first introduced by [[President Eisenhower]] who brought the organizing principal with him from the [[Pentagon]] using the model of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]], and has been used by subsequent presidents ever since.<ref>There is no law mandating a president use this structure. Each president is free to organize his operation of the White House any way he sees fit.</ref> Members of Congress and Committees have also adopted the organizing model for their own congressional staffs. | In the White House the position was first introduced by [[President Eisenhower]] who brought the organizing principal with him from the [[Pentagon]] using the model of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]], and has been used by subsequent presidents ever since.<ref>There is no law mandating a president use this structure. Each president is free to organize his operation of the White House any way he sees fit.</ref> Members of Congress and Committees have also adopted the organizing model for their own congressional staffs. | ||
Revision as of 18:32, March 27, 2017
Chief of staff is an important adviser, aide, or coordinator for an office holder. The Chief of staff is known as the highest-ranking staff member or senior aide. It is used in the Pentagon, the White House, and by members of Congress.
In the White House the position was first introduced by President Eisenhower who brought the organizing principal with him from the Pentagon using the model of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and has been used by subsequent presidents ever since.[1] Members of Congress and Committees have also adopted the organizing model for their own congressional staffs.
In the White House the position is usually appointed by the leader and serves on his behalf, conducting day-to-day duties such as dealing with inquiries from the legislative branch of government.
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- ↑ There is no law mandating a president use this structure. Each president is free to organize his operation of the White House any way he sees fit.