July 14, 2023 |
Photo – Charlotte Martinez Wyoming Public Records Ombudsman – Courtesy governor.wyo.gov
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Charlotte Martinez to replace Darlena Potter as Wyoming’s Public Records Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman position was created in 2019 with the passage of Senate File 57. The Public Records Ombudsman serves as a resource for the public to resolve issues regarding public records requests submitted to state and local government agencies. In addition, the position provides aid to state and local governments to understand their obligations in response to such requests. The Ombudsman is also charged with mediating disputes relating to the timeliness of a records production, an agency’s claim of privilege or confidentiality, and fees.
Martinez most recently served as Principal Auditor for the Wyoming Department of Audit, where she was responsible for ensuring financial institutions were in compliance with all State and Federal fiduciary laws and regulations.
Governor Gordon said Martinez’s knowledge of the Wyoming legislative process and state statues, along with her background in conflict resolution, make her well-suited for the position.
Martinez said she hopes to improve complaint tracking to better identify repeated issues.
