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PREMIER--PREMIER APPOINTS PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT ------------------------------------------------------------ Premier John Savage today announced the appointment of Suzan MacLean, of Halifax, as his principal assistant. The appointment is effective Feb. 5, 1996. A native of Antigonish, Ms. Maclean, 46, is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie University Law School. Ms. MacLean was most recently vice-chair of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission. She has resigned that position. Until 1993, she was vice-president and general counsel for Central Guaranty Trust. Until she resigned this week, Ms. MacLean was a member of the Dalhousie University Board of Governors. She is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society. Premier Savage said he is delighted that a person with Ms. MacLean's obvious talents has agreed to join his office. "In addition to her proven management skills, Suzan also has considerable knowledge and experience in matters of public policy." As principal assistant, Ms. MacLean will advise the premier on policy matters and will be responsible for day-to-day operations of his office. Ms. MacLean's salary will be in the senior deputy minister's range, between $89,000 and $97,000. -30- EDITORS NOTE: Suzan is correct spelling. Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-6600 trp Feb. 01, 1996 - 3:24 p.m.