The Attorney General, in an action which involves:
(a)
A present or former state judicial officer, State Legislator, officer or employee of this State, immune contractor or member of a state board or commission; or
(b)
A person who is named as a defendant in the action solely because of an alleged act or omission relating to the public duties or employment of a person listed in paragraph (a).
2.
The chief legal officer or other authorized legal representative of a political subdivision, in an action which involves:
(a)
A present or former local judicial officer of that political subdivision, a present or former officer or employee of that political subdivision or a present or former member of a local board or commission; or
(b)
A person who is named as a defendant in the action solely because of an alleged act or omission relating to the public duties or employment of a person listed in paragraph (a).