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Nicolas Gaillard named chief of staff to the Ardèche prefect
France's president has formally appointed Nicolas Gaillard as chief of staff to the prefect of the Ardèche department, a senior state administrator post. He moves from the sub-prefecture of Neufchâteau, and the appointment runs for an initial three years. The decree is dated 30 October 2026 and appeared in the official gazette on 31 October 2026.
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What does it mean?
A senior civil servant is moving to run the office that supports the top state official in the Ardèche region. The job is a three-year posting, so he will stay in that role for at least that long.
Who is affected?
The Ardèche prefecture and the residents it serves, through the new leadership of the prefect's office.