FOIA Request to Eastern New Mexico University regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on December 2, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Enchantment State News to Eastern New Mexico University. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The requested information includes various data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount and type, and employment type.
The request is made under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. The news organization has asked for the records to be provided in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis. Enchantment State News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in reporting news and ensuring transparency within public institutions.
The media outlet has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to its status as a member of the media involved in disseminating information to the public. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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