Hitler named Hess his private secretary in April 1925 at a salary of 500 Reichsmarks per month, and named him as personal adjutant on 20 July 1929.[24][38] Hess accompanied Hitler to speaking engagements around the country and became his friend and confidante.[33] Hess was one of the few people who could meet with Hitler at any time without an appointment.[39] In December 1932 Hess was named party Political Central Commissioner.[40]