FOIA Request to University Of Maine At Farmington regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University Of Maine At Farmington on October 22, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list that includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request calls for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The request was made under the Maine Freedom of Access Act § 402 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of this request, it is noted that access to these public records is essential for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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