FOIA Request to Suny College At Plattsburgh regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Suny College At Plattsburgh under the New York Freedom of Information Law. The request seeks detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university.
The requester is affiliated with NE New York Today, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The organization emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as media professionals.
The requester is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation 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: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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