Section 132U-276-210 - Review of denials of public record 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 review of such denial. 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 president of the district, or his designee.(3) Within two business days after receiving the written request by a person petitioning for prompt review of a decision denying a public record, the president of the district, or his or her designee, shall complete such review.(4) During the course of the informal hearing the president or his or her designee shall consider the obligations of the district fully 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 both the exemptions provided in RCW 42.17.310 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.Wash. Admin. Code § 132U-276-210
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130 and 28B.50.140. 88-15-005 (Order 88-03), § 132U-276-210, filed 7/8/88.