Section 287-02-020. Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:

(1) "Public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.

(2) "Writing" means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combination thereof, and all papers, maps, magnetic of paper tapes, photographic films and prints, magnetic or punched cards, discs, drums, and other documents.

(3) "State investment board" means the board established by chapter 3, Laws of 1981. The state investment board shall hereinafter be referred to as the "board." Where appropriate, the term state investment board also refers to the staff and employees of the board.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.04.020(2), 42.17.250 and 42.17.260. WSR 81-23-012 (Order 81-1), § 287-02-020, filed 11/10/81.]

RCW 34.04.020(2), 42.17.250 and 42.17.260. WSR 81-23-012 (Order 81-1), § 287-02-020, filed 11/10/81.