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Assessors and appointees administered oaths; FOAA training scheduled for August 22 webinar
Summary
Oaths of office were administered for elected and appointed municipal officials as required by Maine law; the Board agreed to enroll required officials in a FOAA (Right to Know) webinar on August 22 hosted by MMA.
The clerk advised the Assessors that every elected or appointed municipal official must take a separate oath of office per Maine law. Appointment papers were provided and oaths for applicable positions were administered during the meeting. The clerk also explained that officials who exercise executive or legislative powers must complete FOAA (Freedom of Access Act) training within 120 days of taking an oath; the Board agreed the clerk will sign them up for the MMA-hosted webinar on August 22.
Why it matters: Oaths of office and FOAA training are legal compliance steps that ensure municipal officials understand their obligations under Maine’s Right to Know law and other open-records requirements.
What was said: The clerk provided and administered oaths for each office and presented appointment papers for Ethna L. Thompson’s positions. The Board approved enrolling required officials in the August 22 FOAA webinar.
Next steps: The clerk will register officials for the August 22 training and record completion as required by law.
