Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
FOIA Request to Northwest Missouri State University regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to Northwest Missouri State University under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The request, sent by North STL News, seeks detailed information about the university's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request includes a current list of board members with their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, the request seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. North STL News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization. The sender is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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