A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Effingham City Council regarding detailed information about council members on October 15, 2024.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at East Central Reporter requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was made for an electronic format list of all council members with the following fields:
- Name
- Title
- Year Appointed
- Term (2 or 4)
- Term Expire Date
Our role as a media organization involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a positive response from the Effingham City Council as we continue our work in ensuring accountability and transparency in local government affairs.
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