Wash. Admin. Code § 504-45-010 - Authority and purpose
(1)
RCW
42.56.070(1) requires each
agency to make available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records"
in accordance with published rules. The act defines "public record" to include
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 the agency.
RCW
42.56.070(2) requires each
agency to set forth "for informational purposes" every law, in addition to the
Public Records Act, that exempts or prohibits the disclosure of public records
held by that agency.
(2) The
purpose of these rules is to establish the procedures Washington State
University is to follow in order to provide full access to public records.
Washington State University is hereinafter referred to as the "university."
Where appropriate, the term university also refers to the staff and employees
of Washington State University. These rules provide information to persons
wishing to request access to public records of the university and establish
processes for both requestors and university staff that are designed to best
assist members of the public in obtaining such access.
(3) The purpose of the act is to provide the
public full access to information concerning the conduct of government, mindful
of individuals' privacy rights and the desirability of the efficient
administration of government. The act and these rules are interpreted in favor
of disclosure. In carrying out its responsibilities under the act, the
university is guided by the provisions of the act describing its purposes and
interpretation.
Notes
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. 07-04-027, § 504-45-010, filed 1/29/07, effective 3/1/07.
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