West Virginia University's presidential debate application
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| Submitted | July 6, 2015 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Daniel Welch
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the West Virginia Open Governmental Proceedings Act, I hereby request the following records:
West Virginia University's joint application with West Virginia State University to the Commission on Presidential Debates to host one of 2016's four general election debates.
Requested records include all documents or files, digital or otherwise, attached to or enclosed with the application.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Daniel Welch
From: FOIA
Mr. Welch,
On July 6, 2015, my office received pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“W.Va. FOIA”) a request for “West Virginia University's joint application with West Virginia State University to the Commission on Presidential Debates to host one of 2016's four general election debates.”
Please be advised that more time is needed to process this request. I appreciate your patience and I will provide an updated response concerning your W. Va. FOIA request on or before Thursday, July 30, 2015.
West Virginia University reserves its right to exercise any and all applicable exemptions under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4, defenses, or privileges, as appropriate.
Thank you.
Harry P. Montoro, Esq.
Freedom of Information Act Officer
West Virginia University
1 Medical Center Drive, Suite 5700
P.O. 9030
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304.293.3488
Fax: 304.293.1562
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 6, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA
Mr. Welch,
On July 6, 2015, my office received pursuant to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“W.Va. FOIA”) a request for “West Virginia University's joint application with West Virginia State University to the Commission on Presidential Debates to host one of 2016's four general election debates.”
Previously on July 13, 2015, you were notified that additional time was needed to process your request. In further response please be advised that, at this time and while the selection process is ongoing, the full debate application is exempt from disclosure under the W. Va. FOIA pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4(a)(1), (5) and W. Va. Code § 6-9A-4(b)(9). The withheld documents contain information involving or affecting matters involving commercial competition, which if made public at this time, might adversely affect the financial or other interest of the state. Please feel free to submit a new W. Va. FOIA request at a later date once the selection and debate process is finalized. Please note even if you do submit a new request in the future, portions of the application will most likely be exempt as the records relate to confidential plans, designs, or maps related to security and public safety. W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4(a)(4), (9), (10), (11), and (14).
West Virginia University reserves its right to exercise any and all applicable exemptions under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4, privileges, or defenses, as appropriate. Further, as required by W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3(4),<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=29b&art=1§ion=3> please be advised that this request is now at an end.
Thank you.
Harry P. Montoro, Esq.
Freedom of Information Act Officer
West Virginia University
1 Medical Center Drive, Suite 5700
P.O. 9030
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304.293.3488
Fax: 304.293.1562
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image001
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 6, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA
Mr. Welch,
Thank you for your e-mail. I provided a final response on July 30, 2015, and indicated that the documents are exempt from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The final response is located in the e-mail chain below.
West Virginia University reserves its right to exercise any and all applicable exemptions under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-4, privileges, or defenses, as appropriate. Further, as required by W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3(4<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=29b&art=1§ion=3>), please be advised this request is still at an end.
Thank you.
Harry P. Montoro, Esq.
Freedom of Information Act Officer
West Virginia University
1 Medical Center Drive, Suite 5700
P.O. 9030
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304.293.3488
Fax: 304.293.1562
From: Daniel Welch
Apologies for the erroneous response Mr. Montoro - consider the request withdrawn.
Thank you,
Daniel Welch