WSR 05-21-133

PERMANENT RULES

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON


[ Filed October 19, 2005, 9:08 a.m. , effective November 19, 2005 ]


     

     Purpose: To make housekeeping amendments to various Title 478 WAC, University of Washington rules. Amendments include updating the location of board of regents meetings; updating the location and phone number of the secretary to the committee on the use of university facilities; updating the Dean of Libraries title; and clarifying the rule that indicates committees of the board of regents are considered the same as the full board for the purpose of executive sessions.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 478-04-030, 478-136-015, 478-136-030, 478-168-035, 478-168-180, 478-168-310, and 478-168-390.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.20.130 for all sections; additionally, for WAC 478-04-030 is RCW 34.05.330; and for WAC 478-168-310 and 478-168-390 is RCW 28B.15.031.

     Other Authority: University of Washington Board of Regent's Standing Orders, Chapter 1, Section 2.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 05-15-090 on July 15, 2005.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 7, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 7, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 7, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: October 12, 2005.

Mark Emmert

President

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-08-064, filed 3/31/05, effective 5/1/05)

WAC 478-04-030   Meetings of the board of regents.   (1) Regular meetings. Regular meetings of the board shall be held pursuant to a schedule and at locations established yearly by resolution of the board. ((Meetings of the board will be held in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall on the campus in Seattle, Washington, or at such other place as the board may direct from time to time.)) The president of the board, with the concurrence of a majority of the members of the board, may cancel any regular meeting. All such regular meetings will be conducted in conformance with the laws of the state of Washington governing such meetings.

     The board shall give no less than twenty-four hours notice of cancellation of a regular meeting.

     (2) Special meeting. The president of the university, the president of the board, or any six members of the board may call a special meeting at any time. Not less than twenty-four hours before any special meeting, the secretary shall have notified each member of the board by written notice of the time, place, and the business to be transacted at the meeting. Such notice shall be distributed and posted in accordance with the laws of the state governing such meetings. The presence of a regent at the meeting or the regent's written waiver of notice filed with the secretary shall constitute a waiver of receiving written notice of the meeting. When the meeting is called to deal with an emergency involving injury or damage, or the likelihood of injury or damage, to persons or property, and the time requirements for notice provided for above would be impractical and increase the likelihood of such injury or damage, such required notice may be dispensed with and the secretary shall notify each member of the board by the best means possible under the circumstances.

     (3) Notice of agenda for regular meeting. Not less than four days before any regular meeting, the secretary shall mail to each member of the board a reminder of the regular meeting and a preliminary agenda setting forth the matters which are to be considered at the meeting.

     (4) Addenda to the agenda at regular or special meetings. Addenda to the agenda of either a regular or a special meeting may be permitted at the commencement of or during such meeting, except that final disposition shall not be taken on addenda to the agenda of a special meeting unless notice as required by applicable law has been given.

     (5) Quorum. A majority of the entire board shall be necessary to constitute a quorum at all regular meetings and special meetings.

     (6) Order of business. The following shall be the order of business at each regular meeting of the board:

     Report of the president of the board;

     Report of the president of the university;

     Consent agenda (including approval of minutes);

     Reports of standing committees of the board;

     Reports of special committees of the board; and

     Any other business that may properly come before the board.

     The following shall be the order of business at each special meeting of the board:

     Reading of notice of meeting;

     The special business for which the meeting was called; and

     Any other business that may properly come before the board.

     The order of business of the board may be changed or suspended at any meeting by a majority of the regents present. An item shall be removed from the consent agenda by request of any regent.

     (7) Minutes. The minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board shall be kept by the secretary. Such minutes, following approval, shall be open to public inspection in the office of the secretary of the board of regents during regular university business hours.

     (8) Public meetings. Regular and special meetings of the board of regents and committees thereof as required by applicable law shall be open to the public, except for executive sessions which may be held as permitted by applicable law. Board members may appear at any meeting through a telephone or video-conferencing device that permits communications with all other persons at the meeting. Persons wishing to appear before the board to make a presentation shall comply with the procedures as specified in subsection (11) of this section.

     (9) Committee of the whole meetings. Meetings of the board as a committee of the whole may be held before regular or special meetings of the board or at such time and such place as the president of the board may direct from time to time.

     (10) Executive sessions. During any regular or special meeting of the board or committee, the board or committee may hold an executive session to discuss matters as permitted in applicable laws of the state of Washington.

     (11) Communications to and appearance before the board. Any persons who wish to communicate to the board or appear before the board shall do so as follows:

     (a) Communications to the board. Any person who wishes to bring a matter to the attention of the board may do so by submitting such communication in writing to the secretary of the board of regents. The secretary shall bring such written communications to the attention of the president of the board and the president of the university for direction as to response and/or transmittal to the board.

     (b) Appearance before the board. The meetings of the board of regents are intended for presentation of agenda items by the chairs of the respective standing committees and by the president of the university for discussion and action by the members of the board. Public testimony on agenda items, or on other relevant items which any person may wish to call to the attention of the board, may be taken by the appropriate standing committee or by the committee of the whole. The chair of each committee shall have the discretion to limit the time and order of appearances as deemed desirable for a fair presentation of views consistent with the other business before the committee. In an unusual case, this subsection may be waived by the president of the board or by any other six members of the board.

     (c) Petition to board for promulgation, amendment, or repeal of rule. Persons having an interest in the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a "rule" as defined in RCW 34.05.010 may submit a written petition to the university's rules coordination office. Any petition so submitted shall contain the name and address of the petitioner or petitioners, a description of the persons on whose behalf the petition is presented if it is presented in a representative capacity, a statement of the interest of the petitioner and/or the persons on whose behalf it is presented, and a statement of the reasons supporting the petition. If the petition is for the promulgation of a rule, it shall contain the proposed rule. If the petition is for an amendment of an existing rule, it shall contain the rule with the proposed deletions lined out and proposed additions underlined or italicized. If the petition is for the repeal of a rule, it shall contain a copy of the rule proposed to be repealed. The petition shall be considered by the board at the first regular meeting held not less than thirty days after the date the petition was submitted to the rules coordination office, provided that the board may consider the petition at any earlier regular or special meeting of the board.

     Within sixty days after submission of a petition to the rules coordination office that is for the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a "rule," as defined in RCW 34.05.010, the board shall either deny the petition in writing or initiate rule-making procedures in accordance with RCW 34.05.330.

     (12) Rules of procedure. Robert's Rules of Order, latest revised edition, shall govern all meetings of the board and its committees except where such rules of order are superseded by the bylaws of the board of regents or standing orders of the board. Any member of the board may make a motion which need not be seconded in order to bring the subject of the motion before the board for action.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130 and 34.05.330. 05-08-064, § 478-04-030, filed 3/31/05, effective 5/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130, 34.05.330 and chapter 42.30 RCW. 03-24-046, § 478-04-030, filed 11/26/03, effective 12/27/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130 and 42.30.075. 92-02-038, § 478-04-030, filed 12/24/91, effective 1/24/92.]

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-06-020, filed 2/25/02, effective 3/28/02)

WAC 478-136-015   Administrative responsibilities.   (1) The board of regents has delegated to the president of the university the authority to regulate the use of university facilities.

     (2) Under this authority, the president has appointed the committee on the use of university facilities: To provide for proper review of the use of university facilities; to establish within the framework of this policy guidelines and procedures governing such use; to approve or disapprove requested uses; and to establish policies regarding fees and rental schedules where appropriate. Inquiries concerning the use of university facilities may be directed to:


     University of Washington

     Secretary of the Committee on the

     Use of University Facilities

     ((400)) 239M Gerberding Hall

     Box ((351210)) 351241

     Seattle, WA ((98195-1210)) 98195-1241

     (or phone: ((206-543-2560)) 206-543-9233).


     (3) Preliminary approval of an event by an academic or administrative unit of the university implies that a responsible official has applied his or her professional judgment to the content of the program, the qualifications of the individuals conducting the event, the manner of presentation, and has concluded that the event is consistent with the teaching, research, and/or public service mission of the university.

     (4) Final approval of a facilities use request by the committee on the use of university facilities implies that the committee has reviewed the proposed event with regard to: The general facilities policy; the direct and indirect costs to the institution; environmental, health and safety concerns; wear and tear on the facilities; appropriateness of the event to the specific facility; and the impact of the event on the campus community, surrounding neighborhoods and the general public.

     (5) The university will not make its facilities or services available to organizations which do not assure the university that they will comply with the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12132, 12182) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA, 29 U.S.C. 794). Uses must not impose restrictions nor alter facilities in a manner which would violate the ADA or RA.

     (6) The university will not make its facilities or services available to organizations which do not assure the university that they do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, except where such organizations have been exempted from provisions of applicable state or federal laws or regulations.

     (7) Individuals who violate the university's use of facilities regulations and approved users who violate university contract terms for use of facilities may be advised of the specific nature of the violation and, if continued, individuals may be requested to leave university property or be refused future use of university facilities. Failure to comply with a request to leave university property could subject such individuals to arrest and criminal prosecution under provisions of applicable state, county, and city laws.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 02-06-020, § 478-136-015, filed 2/25/02, effective 3/28/02; 97-24-047, § 478-136-015, filed 11/26/97, effective 12/27/97; 86-15-038 (Order 86-2), § 478-136-015, filed 7/16/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 82-16-001 (Order 82-2), § 478-136-015, filed 7/22/82, effective 10/1/82.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-24-045, filed 11/26/03, effective 12/27/03)

WAC 478-136-030   Limitations on use.   (1) Freedom of expression is a highly valued and indispensable quality of university life. However, university facilities may not be used in ways which obstruct or disrupt university operations, the freedom of movement, or any other lawful activities. Additionally, use of university facilities may be subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions.

     (2) University facilities may be used for events and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or candidates who have filed for public office so long as the event has received preliminary approval by an administrative or academic unit and final approval by the committee on the use of university facilities. There are, however, certain limitations on the use of university facilities for these political activities.

     (a) First priority for the use of campus facilities shall be given to regularly scheduled university activities.

     (b) University facilities may be used for political purposes such as events and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or candidates who have filed for public office only when the full rental cost of the facility is paid. However, use of state funds for payment of facility rental costs is prohibited.

     (c) Forums or debates may be scheduled at full facility rental rates if all parties to a ballot proposition election or all candidates who have filed for office for a given position, regardless of party affiliation, are given equal access to the use of facilities within a reasonable time.

     (d) No person shall solicit contributions on university property for political uses, except in instances where this limitation conflicts with applicable federal law regarding interference with the mails.

     (e) Public areas outside university buildings may be used for political purposes such as events and forums regarding ballot propositions and/or candidates who have filed for public office, excluding solicitation of funds, provided the other normal business of the university is not disrupted and entrances to and exits from buildings are not blocked.

     (f) University facilities or services may not be used to establish or maintain offices or headquarters for political candidates or partisan political causes.

     (3) University facilities may not be used for private or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activities unless such activities serve an educational purpose, as determined by the committee on the use of university facilities.

     (4) Nothing in these rules is intended to alter or affect the regular advertising, promotional, or underwriting activities carried on, by, or in the regular university media or publications. Policies concerning advertising, promotional or underwriting activities included in these media or publications are under the jurisdiction of and must be approved by their respective management or, where applicable, advisory committees, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

     (5) In accordance with WAC 478-136-010, the university will make its facilities available only for purposes related to the educational mission of the university, as determined by the committee on the use of university facilities, including but not limited to instruction, research, public assembly, and student activities. When permission is granted to use university facilities for approved instructional or related purposes, as a condition of approval, the user of university facilities agrees to include in all materials nonendorsement statements in the form approved by the committee on the use of university facilities. "Materials" includes all communications, advertisement, and any other printed, electronic, or broadcast/telecast information related to the user's activities offered in university facilities. The committee will determine the content, size of print and placement of the nonendorsement language. The university will not make its facilities available for instructional or related purposes that compete with courses or programs offered by the university.

     (6) Solicitation, or distribution of handbills, pamphlets and similar materials by anyone, whether a member of the university community or of the general public, is not permitted in those areas of campus to which access by the public is restricted or where such solicitation or distribution would significantly impinge upon the primary business being conducted.

     (7) Solicitation and distribution of materials in university residence halls are governed by residence hall policies. No solicitation of a commercial nature is permitted in university residence halls. Commercial advertising may be allowed, and is restricted to certain designated areas of each residence hall, when it is related to the university's mission and approved by the department of housing and food services.

     (8) Electronic amplification on the grounds of the campus is prohibited with the following exceptions:

     (a) The lawn area immediately west of the Husky Union Building will be available for open-air speaking events using directional and volume-controlled speech amplification equipment provided by the university. Use of the Husky Union Building lawn site will be available to registered or official student organizations and faculty or staff groups on a first-come, first-served basis. The amplification system will be issued upon presentation of a currently valid student, faculty or staff identification card at the Husky Union Building Reservation Office.

     (b) The committee on the use of university facilities may grant permission, under special circumstances, for the use of other amplification equipment on the lawn site west of the Husky Union Building or in other outdoor locations. Permission should be requested through:


     University of Washington

     Secretary to the Committee on the

     Use of University Facilities

     ((400)) 239M Gerberding Hall

     Box ((351210)) 351241

     Seattle, WA ((98195-1210)) 98195-1241


(or phone: ((206-543-2560)) 206-543-9233), sufficiently in advance of the program to allow timely consideration.

     (9)(a) No person may use university facilities to camp, except if permission to do so has been granted in accordance with the provisions of chapters 478-116 and 478-136 WAC or except as provided in (b) of this subsection. "Camp" means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a vehicle, or a trailer camper, for the purpose of or in such ways as will permit remaining overnight. Violators are subject to arrest and criminal prosecution under applicable state, county and city laws.

     (b) This provision does not prohibit use of the university residence facilities in accordance with chapter 478-156 WAC or the use of facilities where the employee remains overnight to fulfill the responsibilities of his or her position or where a student remains overnight to fulfill the requirements of his or her course of study.

     (10) Within the limits of applicable laws, the University of Washington is committed to establishing and maintaining safe conditions for persons attending football games in Husky Stadium or other athletic events or concerts in campus facilities. Accordingly, the rules enumerated below will apply to all such events and be strictly enforced.

     (a) The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is prohibited, except for alcohol allowed under a permit or license obtained under subsection (13) of this section. In addition to having the beverages or drugs confiscated, violators may be subject to university disciplinary action and/or legal proceedings, and removal from the events.

     (b) Air horns, glass bottles, cans, picnic baskets, bota bags, ice chests, and thermoses (in excess of two-quart capacity) are prohibited. Individuals possessing such will not be admitted to, or will be removed from, Husky Stadium or other athletic or concert facilities until the items have been stored temporarily at locations provided for that purpose or disposed of in some other manner.

     (c) Smoking is prohibited in the seating areas of all athletic stadia. Smoking is permitted on pedestrian concourses.

     (d) All persons entering events in Husky Stadium or other athletic venues or events in other campus auditoria or facilities shall be subject to having all containers, bags, backpacks, coolers, or similar items visually inspected. Security personnel shall first ask permission to visually inspect the item and advise the person that he/she may refuse. Persons who refuse to allow inspection shall be allowed to return the item to a vehicle or otherwise dispose of it, after which admission shall be allowed. Persons who refuse the visual inspection and refuse to dispose of the item shall be denied entry.

     (11) Only public service announcements and acknowledgment of sponsors will be allowed on scoreboards at athletic venues.

     (a) For purposes of this section, a public service announcement is defined as an announcement which promotes the activities or services of federal, state or local governments, including the University of Washington, or nonprofit organizations, or generally contributes to the community's welfare and interests.

     (b) In acknowledgment of their sponsorship of the scoreboards or sponsorship of events and programs, sponsors may propose public service announcements for display on the scoreboard during athletic events. The public service announcement may be accompanied by a sponsor's name or logo, but in keeping with university policy may not directly promote the products or services of the company. The text and graphics of public service announcements must be submitted at least three days in advance to the department of intercollegiate athletics for approval by the university.

     (c) In addition to these public service announcements, sponsors also may be acknowledged by the display of corporate logos, trademarks, or other approved messages upon panels located on the scoreboard.

     (12) The University of Washington is committed to maintaining a safe and healthful work and educational environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Accordingly, the University of Washington establishes the following smoking policy to protect nonsmokers from exposure to smoke in their university-associated environments and to protect life and property against fire hazards:

     (a) Except as provided in subsections (10)(c) and (12)(b) of this section, smoking is prohibited in all university vehicles, inside all buildings owned or occupied by the university and/or used by the university's faculty, staff or students and at any outside areas or locations that may directly or indirectly affect the air supply of buildings or carry smoke into buildings.

     (b) Smoking may be permitted in student rooms in university residence halls and apartments in university student housing in accordance with smoking regulations established for those facilities by the vice-president for student affairs.

     (c) The director of environmental health and safety may designate specific outdoor locations as no smoking areas.

     (d) Any student, staff, or faculty member who violates the university smoking policy may be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, violations of the university smoking policy may be subject to enforcement by the University of Washington police department.

     (13) Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at university facilities only if the procedures set forth in this section are followed.

     (a) The appropriate permits/licenses for possession, sale, service, and consumption of alcohol must be obtained from the Washington state liquor control board.

     (b) Permits/licenses must be displayed during the event and all other guidelines and restrictions established by the Washington state liquor control board must be followed.

     (c) Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at the faculty center, as so designated by the university board of regents to the Washington state liquor control board, pursuant to a spirits, beer, and wine private club license issued by the Washington state liquor control board.

     (d) Alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at university facilities leased to a commercial tenant under a lease that includes authorization for the tenant to apply and hold a license issued by the Washington state liquor control board.

     (e) Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this subsection, alcoholic beverages may be possessed, sold, served, and consumed at university facilities only under permits/licenses issued by the Washington state liquor control board and only as follows:

     (i) Events at which alcohol is to be sold must be approved by the committee on the use of university facilities and an application to the committee must be accompanied by a request for written authorization under (f) or (g) of this subsection or proof that the seller holds an appropriate license; and

     (ii) Events at athletic venues at which alcohol is to be possessed, sold, served, or consumed must not be within the spectator viewing areas and must have restricted attendance, and a university unit, or an individual or organization applying for a permit/license must have obtained approval under (f) or (g) of this subsection; and

     (iii) A university unit, or an individual or organization applying for a permit/license must have obtained approval under (f) or (g) of this subsection; and

     (iv) Sale, service, and consumption of alcohol is to be confined to specified room(s) or area(s) specified on the license or permit. Unopen containers may not be sold or served. No alcohol is permitted to be taken off-premises.

     (f) Written authorization to apply for a special occasion license to sell alcoholic beverages at university facilities must be obtained from the committee on the use of university facilities prior to applying for a special occasion license from the Washington state liquor control board. Authorization should be requested through the University of Washington, secretary to the committee on the use of university facilities, sufficiently in advance of the program to allow timely consideration. (Note: Some license applications must be filed with the Washington state liquor control board at least thirty days or more before the event.) Written authorization to apply for such license shall accompany the license application filed with the Washington state liquor control board.

     (g) Written authorization to apply for a banquet permit to serve and consume alcoholic beverages at university facilities must be obtained from the vice-president for student affairs prior to applying for the permit from the Washington state liquor control board. Authorization should be requested through the University of Washington, office of the vice-president for student affairs, sufficiently in advance of the program to allow timely consideration. Written authorization to apply for such permit shall accompany the permit application filed with the Washington state liquor control board.

     (h) Consumption, possession, dispensation, or sale of alcohol is prohibited except for persons of legal age.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 03-24-045, § 478-136-030, filed 11/26/03, effective 12/27/03; 02-06-020, § 478-136-030, filed 2/25/02, effective 3/28/02; 01-11-135, § 478-136-030, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01; 97-24-047, § 478-136-030, filed 11/26/97, effective 12/27/97; 91-14-024, § 478-136-030, filed 6/25/91, effective 7/26/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW. 90-12-034, § 478-136-030, filed 5/30/90, effective 9/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 88-19-045 (Order 88-05), § 478-136-030, filed 9/14/88; 85-01-045 (Order 84-5), § 478-136-030, filed 12/14/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 82-16-001 (Order 82-2), § 478-136-030, filed 7/22/82, effective 10/1/82; Order 73-2, § 478-136-030, filed 1/10/73.]

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 95-14-045, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95)

WAC 478-168-035   University of Washington libraries and Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library -- Service schedule.   (1) Business hours are based on the identifiable needs of the university community as a whole and in consideration of the staff made available to support public service activities of the libraries.

     (2) All libraries may close on legal and university holidays. Such closures are posted at the respective library locations seven days in advance.

     (3) Unscheduled closures may be declared by the ((director)) dean of university libraries or his/her designee, for the University of Washington libraries. The director of the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library or his/her designee will have responsibilities for determining unscheduled closures for the Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library. Unscheduled closures will be due to staffing or physical plant problems beyond the libraries' control which constitute a threat to life, limb, essential creature comforts or utility of the facilities by users and staff.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.031 and 28B.20.130. 95-14-045, § 478-168-035, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-13-087, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04)

WAC 478-168-180   Identification card -- Conditions of use.   (1) Each borrower is responsible for obtaining an official identification card from the appropriate university office or a library borrower's card from the library cashier.

     (2) An identification card is authorized for use only by the individual whose name appears on the card.

     (3) Official identification must be presented for the completion of each in-person circulation transaction.

     (4) Each borrower is responsible for materials checked out on his/her University of Washington identification card or library borrower's card. Library materials are not to be loaned to others except as designated in WAC 478-168-180(6).

     (5) Campus borrowers are responsible for keeping the registrar or payroll office informed of changes of address. Off-campus borrowers are responsible for keeping the library cashier informed of changes of address.

     (6) Each University of Washington faculty, academic personnel, administrative personnel, professional staff, visiting scholar, and other individuals as authorized by the ((director)) dean of university libraries, may designate up to two proxies or couriers for the purpose of picking up materials for his/her use.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 04-13-087, § 478-168-180, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.031 and 28B.20.130. 95-14-045, § 478-168-180, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 79-10-016 (Order 79-4), § 478-168-180, filed 9/7/79; Order 73-1, § 478-168-180, filed 1/8/73.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-13-087, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04)

WAC 478-168-310   Fines and charges.   (1) All borrowers are subject to a uniform system of fines and charges for late return of library material and for replacement costs when required. The ((director)) dean of university libraries or his/her designee will set the schedule of fines and charges on a regular basis.

     (2) The approved schedule of fines and charges will be available online and in the Libraries Operations Manual.

     (3) Fines are monetary sanctions for the late return of material. Fines are levied only when an overdue item is returned prior to billing.

     (4) Billing charges are levied to defray the costs incurred by the libraries in billing, processing sanctions, and other activities related to the recovery of material that is substantially overdue.

     (5) Replacement charges are levied to pay for the replacement of substantially overdue material. The replacement charges include the cost of the material and the cost of processing the material for the shelves. All library materials, regardless of fines and fees paid, remain state property.

     (6) Binding, mending and damage charges are levied to repair material, to prepare replacement materials for circulation or to compensate for the decreased value of materials due to irreparable damage.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 04-13-087, § 478-168-310, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.031 and 28B.20.130. 95-14-045, § 478-168-310, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 79-10-016 (Order 79-4), § 478-168-310, filed 9/7/79; Order 73-1, § 478-168-310, filed 1/8/73.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-13-087, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04)

WAC 478-168-390   Failure to pay library charges and misuse of library privileges.   (1) Failure to pay library charges and/or return library material may result in:

     (a) Holds being placed on student records.

     (b) Cancellation or blocking of registration for students.

     (c) Collection processing by the libraries and/or campus agencies designated by the University of Washington. Such accounts may also be reported to credit bureaus and/or litigation instituted.

     (d) Revocation of borrowing privileges.

     (e) Civil or criminal action against the borrower.

     (f) Any combination thereof.

     (2) Misuse of library privileges may result in revocation of borrowing privileges by the ((director)) dean of university libraries or his/her designee.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 04-13-087, § 478-168-390, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.031 and 28B.20.130. 95-14-045, § 478-168-390, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 79-10-016 (Order 79-4), § 478-168-390, filed 9/7/79; Order 73-1, § 478-168-390, filed 1/8/73.]

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