Section 495D-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 a brief adjudicative proceeding. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) The written request by a person demanding prompt review of a decision denying a public record shall be submitted to the vice-president of administrative services, or his or her designee.

(3) Within two business days after receiving the written request by a person petitioning for a prompt review of a decision denying a public record, the vice-president, or his or her designee, shall complete such review.

(4) During the course of the review the vice-president or his or her designee shall consider the obligations of the district to comply with the intent of chapter 42.17 RCW insofar as it requires providing full public access to official records, but shall also consider the exemptions provided in RCW 42.17.310 or other pertinent statutes, and the provisions of the statute which require the district to protect public records from damage or disorganization, prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, and prevent any unreasonable invasion of personal privacy by deleting identifying details.

(5) The vice-president or designee's decision shall be final unless the requisition files a written appeal with the president under RCW 34.05.491.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 92-15-081, § 495D-276-110, filed 7/16/92, effective 8/16/92.]

RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 92-15-081, § 495D-276-110, filed 7/16/92, effective 8/16/92.