Romain Hélard named chief of staff to the Vaucluse prefect
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Romain Hélard as chief of staff to the prefect of Vaucluse, a senior state official in southeastern France. Hélard, who was sub-prefect of Saint-Flour, takes up the post for an initial three-year term under a decree dated 30 October 2026. The decree was published in the official journal on 31 October 2026.
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What does it mean?
A prefect is the French government's top representative in a region or département, and the chief of staff runs that office and its day-to-day work. Hélard moves from running a sub-prefecture in Saint-Flour to this role in Vaucluse, and the post is set to last at least three years.
Who is affected?
The staff of the Vaucluse prefecture and the residents it serves.