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From Baliles’ perspective it was a coup of the first order. McCloud has proved himself to be an executive assistant of unusual ability and energy.

Baliles has indicated that, unlike Robb, he will announce his cabinet and staff appointments as soon as the choices are made.

Thus, with Baliles set to return from his post-election vacation in Florida on Dec. 1, word of the first of these appointments may be forthcoming during the next week or so.

Rumors, as this is written, are sparse as to who will fill what jobs.

The secretary of administration, a post now held by McCloud in the Robb administration, may be offered to someone else in order to free McCloud for other duties.

Stuart W. Connock, secretary of finance, is likely to remain in place as is Paul Timmreck, director of planning and budget.

Several names are being mentioned as possibilities for the post of secretary of human resources. Sen. Robert C. Scott of Newport News is said to be interested in the job, although he is also reportedly considering challenging Republican 1st District Congressman Herbert Bateman in the 1986 congressional races. Also interested in the appointment is Alan Wurtzel, chairman of the board of the Circuit City electronics corporation.

Chris Bridge, Baliles campaign press secretary, reportedly has the inside track on that job in the new administration.

Sources in the Baliles transition office, however, are quiet about all of the upcoming appointments, except to say that there may be some major surprises when they are announced.

Only one thing appears certain. Sometime between now and high noon on Jan. 11, 1986, we will have had the last of the “major surprises” of this infinitely surprising election season.

We will then get on to the surprises of the new administration, in which, we are given to understand, Gov. Jerry Baliles has more than a few in store.