The state Board of Regents is accepting nominees for the Regents Transparency Task Force.

At a Feb. 6 meeting, the regents approved the creation of the panel. This group will include one member of the public.

According to a press release, members of the public are encouraged to submit their names, contact information, and a brief 200 words or fewer summary of why they are interested in joining the task force.

Nominations for the board are due on March 6, and the regents are expected to approve the task-force members at the next meeting on March 13.