What is this notice about?
Alaska's Acting Attorney General, Cori Mills, has handed decision-making power to Civil Division Director Rachel L. Witty for two kinds of legal matters. These are any lawsuit involving the Alaska Judicial Council, and any matter involving the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) and Treg or Jodi Taylor as candidates for statewide office in 2026. The Acting Attorney General will also be screened (kept away) from the files on these matters.
Why was this notice issued?
The Acting Attorney General issued this memorandum to delegate her authority on certain matters. She will be screened from the related files under a separate memorandum.
What action is being taken?
The Department of Law is delegating authority to Civil Division Director Rachel L. Witty. She may make all decisions and take all actions needed to properly represent the State in (1) all matters related to any lawsuit in which the Alaska Judicial Council is a party, and (2) any matter involving the Alaska Public Offices Commission and Treg or Jodi Taylor as candidates for statewide office in 2026.
Who is involved: Rachel L. Witty, Civil Division Director; Cori Mills, Acting Attorney General; Alaska Judicial Council; Alaska Public Offices Commission; Treg Taylor and Jodi Taylor (candidates for statewide office in 2026); copied: Charles Gartland, Civil Division Director, and Matt Stinson, Ethics Attorney
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 3, 2026: Date the delegation of authority memorandum was signed and published
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.