Section 132J-276-110. Review of denials of public records requests.

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by tendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff member which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) Immediately after receiving a written request for review of a decision denying a public record, the public records officer or other administrative staff member denying the request shall refer to the president of the college. The president or designee shall immediately consider the matter and either affirm or reverse such denial or consult with the attorney general to review the denial. In any case, the request shall be returned with a final decision, within two business days following the original denial.

(3) Administrative remedies shall not be considered exhausted until the district has returned the petition with a decision or until the close of the second business day following denial of inspection, whichever occurs first.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and 34.02.353 [34.05.353]. WSR 15-15-071, § 132J-276-110, filed 7/13/15, effective 8/13/15; Order 73-2, § 132J-276-110, filed 5/14/73.]

RCW 28B.50.140 and 34.02.353 [34.05.353]. WSR 15-15-071, § 132J-276-110, filed 7/13/15, effective 8/13/15; Order 73-2, § 132J-276-110, filed 5/14/73.