WAC 14-276-110   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 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 chair of the committee or designee.

     (3) Within five business days after receiving the written request by a person petitioning for a prompt review of a decision denying a public record, the chair of the committee or designee, shall complete such review.

     (4) During the course of the review the chair or designee shall consider the obligations of the committee to comply with the intent of chapter 42.56 RCW insofar as it requires providing full public access to official records, but shall also consider the exemptions provided in RCW 42.56.210 or other pertinent statutes, and the provisions of the statute which require the committee 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.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.95.030 (9)(e). 05-24-103, § 14-276-110, filed 12/7/05, effective 1/7/06; 98-23-009, § 14-276-110, filed 11/5/98, effective 12/6/98.]