§ 13. The chief of staff of the state. There shall be a chief of
staff of the state who shall serve as such at the pleasure of the
governor. The chief of staff of the state shall be appointed by the
governor and while holding such title shall have the grade of a general
officer. The powers, functions and duties of the chief of staff of the
state shall be those prescribed by this chapter and by regulations
issued pursuant to this chapter. All such powers, functions and duties,
however, as well as those which are or may be imposed upon the chief of
staff of the state by the laws and regulations of the United States
shall be exercised and performed by him under the direction and control
of the adjutant general.