WSR 16-05-076
EXPEDITED RULES
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
[Filed February 16, 2016, 8:53 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 516-09-020(2) Agency descriptionContact informationPublic records officer.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Mailstop 9015, Bellingham, WA 98225, AND RECEIVED BY April 18, 2016.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose is to update the public records officer's phone number, fax number, and web page address.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Currently listed contact information is out-of-date.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.35.120(12) and 42.56.100. WSR 08-01-106, § 516-09-020, filed 12/18/07.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 28B.35.120(12) and 42.56.100. WSR 08-01-106, § 516-09-020, filed 12/18/07.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Western Washington University, public.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Jennifer Sloan, Rules Coordinator, 516 High Street, OM 331, Mailstop 9015, Bellingham, WA 98225, (360) 650-3117; Implementation and Enforcement: Dolapo Akinrinade, Public Records Officer, 516 High Street, OM 330G, Mailstop 9015, Bellingham, WA 98225, (360) 650-2728.
February 16, 2016
Jennifer L. Sloan
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 08-01-106, filed 12/18/07, effective 1/18/08)
WAC 516-09-020 Agency description—Contact information—Public records officer.
(1) Western Washington University is an institution of higher education, authority for which is located in chapter 28B.35 RCW. The administrative offices of the university are located at the university's main campus at Bellingham, Washington. The university also has education centers in Seattle, Everett, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Bremerton, Oak Harbor, Anacortes, and Port Angeles.
(2) Any person wishing to request access to public records of the university, or seeking assistance in making such a request, should contact the university's public records officer located at the main campus listed below:
Public Records Officer
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: ((360-650-3051)) 360-650-2728
Fax: ((360-650-3044)) 360-650-4228
Current contact information and additional information regarding release of public records can be found on the university web site at ((http://www.library.wwu.edu/info/pubrecords_procedures.html)) http://www.wwu.edu/publicrecords/index.shtml.
(3) The public records officer will oversee compliance with the act but another university staff member may process the request. Therefore, these rules will refer to the public records officer or "designee." The public records officer or designee and the university will provide the "fullest assistance" to requestors; ensure that public records are protected from damage or disorganization; and prevent fulfilling public records requests from causing excessive interference with essential functions of the university.