AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s top prosecutor has chosen his special assistant to become Maine’s first public access ombudsman.
Attorney General William Schneider says Brenda Kielty, who has worked as a lawyer, a mediator and an educator, will transition into her new job in the months ahead.
As public access ombudsman, Kielty’s responsibilities include responding to inquiries about Maine’s Freedom of Access Act, working to resolve complaints, preparing educational materials about the law and making recommendations on improving access to public records and proceedings.
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