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Media contact: Susan McKinsey, 277-1807 August 12, 2008
UNM Regents Approve Changes to University’s Public Records Policies The Board of Regents of the University of New Mexico today unanimously approved the recommendations of President David J. Schmidly to changes in the university’s public records policies. The Board had approved changes to Regents policies on public records at its regular meeting last May. Following the May meeting, President Schmidly appointed a task force to help develop appropriate university policies consistent with the Inspection of Public Records Act that would also protect the interests of the university and its employees. In formulating his recommendations, the President reviewed the changes suggested by the task force as well as 179 comments submitted by faculty, staff and other concerned stakeholders. “These revisions represent a compromise,” said Schmidly. “It is one I believe provides the maximum protection to employees while keeping UNM in compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the law.” The major changes to university policies include the following:
The policy changes go into effect immediately. ### |
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