A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Virden City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks specific details about the council members.
The requested information includes a list of all council members with their names, titles, years of appointment, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates. The information is sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
At South Central Reporter, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information.
We are committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive news about local government affairs. This request is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency in public institutions and inform our readers about their elected officials' terms and tenures.
Should there be any questions regarding this request, we encourage the Virden City Council to reach out for clarification. We look forward to their cooperation in providing this important information for the benefit of our readership and the wider public.
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