PDFWAC 132Y-320-105
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 within ten business days. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or their designee which constituted or accompanied the denial.
(2) Immediately after receiving a written request for review of a decision denying a public record, the public records officer or their designee shall refer the request for review to the president of the college. The president or their designee shall consider the matter and either affirm or reverse such denial or consult with the attorney general to review the denial. In any case, the request shall be returned with a final decision within five business days following
receipt of the appeal by the district. The time for review of the denial may be extended by mutual agreement of the district and the requestor.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. WSR 18-19-046, amended and recodified as § 132Y-320-105, filed 9/14/18, effective 10/15/18. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.19 RCW. WSR 89-12-057 (Resolution No. 89-5-4), § 132Y-320-110, filed 6/6/89.]