A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Rosiclare City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request, made by Southern Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about all current council members.
The requested information includes the names of all council members, their titles, the year they were appointed, their term length (2 or 4 years), and the date when their term expires.
As a news organization dedicated to reporting local government affairs with transparency and accountability, we at Southern Illinois News believe that access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
We are confident that obtaining this information will enable us to provide our readers with an in-depth understanding of their city council's composition and operations. It will also allow us to monitor the tenure and turnover of council members effectively.
We have requested this information under the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Given our role as a media organization disseminating news to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver for this service.
At Southern Illinois News, we remain committed to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for our readers. We look forward to receiving this information from the Rosiclare City Council promptly.
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