State Rep. Susan Williams Gifford (R-Wareham) has been named the assistant minority whip for the House Republican Caucus, where she will help manage the caucus’ legislative agenda and track important votes for the 2015-16 session.

The Wareham legislator has also been appointed to the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling, which is charged with assisting the speaker and the members of the House of Representatives in identifying the major matters pending before the House and the priority for the consideration of such matters.

“Rep. Gifford will play an important role in helping to lead the caucus during the current legislative session,” said House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading). “She has always done a tremendous job representing the residents of her district by fighting to keep taxes low, promote affordable housing and protect senior citizens and the environment, and I am confident she will continue to do so in her new position.”

“I am honored to receive my new committee and leadership assignments from the Minority Leader, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to pursue a responsible legislative agenda that will address the needs and concerns of all my constituents,” said Gifford.

Gifford represents the Second Plymouth District, which consists of the communities of Carver, Wareham and precincts 3 and 6 in Middleborough. She has been a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2003.