FOIA Request to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by a representative of the Greensboro Reporter. The request, made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., seeks specific information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The requested details include a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or on its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university are also sought.
The Greensboro Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in providing comprehensive news coverage and holding public institutions accountable. As a media organization committed to transparency, they have requested this information preferably in electronic format and have indicated eligibility for a fee waiver due to their media status.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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