FOIA Request to Town of Clyde regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Clyde on February 1, 2026, by a representative from the Asheville Reporter. The request seeks access to employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The requested information includes details such as the name and job title of employees, their department or office, dates and number of overtime hours worked, and any overtime compensation paid. The Asheville Reporter emphasizes that this request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. The request specifically asks for existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, the Asheville Reporter has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. They have also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they highlight their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Therefore, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
