PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Revision and clarification of EEB rules regarding the de minimis use of state resources.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 42.52 RCW, RCW 42.52.160, 42.52.360 (2)(b).
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The amendments will revise and clarify current agency rules regarding the de minimis use of state resources, WAC 292-110-010. The proposed changes include, but are not limited to, clarifying the prohibition against political use of state resources and providing guidance regarding the use of state resources to support the work of collective bargaining agents.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The Personnel Resources Board (PRB) and the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) regulate collective bargaining with state employees and will be consulted prior to drafting the proposed rule change.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Brian R. Malarky, Executive Director, 1125 Washington Street S.E., P.O. Box 40100, Olympia, WA 98504-0100, (360) 664-0871, (360) 664-0229. In addition, the board will discuss the proposed rule changes at its regular meetings on July 13, 2001, and September 14, 2001.
May 21, 2001
Brian R. Malarky
Executive Director