FOIA Request to Rio Salado College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to Rio Salado College by the Grand Canyon Times. The request, made under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq., seeks specific information about the members of 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, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories, as well as any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University.
The Grand Canyon Times emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The media organization also mentioned its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information as part of the news media.
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 coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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