FOIA Request to Great Basin College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Great Basin College under the Nevada Open Records Act § 239 et seq. The request seeks information about the members of 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, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
The request was made by Silver State Times as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The media organization emphasizes that access to these public records is essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Silver State Times has requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and 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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