HB 1198 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB) |
Requires the attorney general to develop and implement: (1) A training program regarding the legal requirements and purposes of the open public meetings act; |
(2) A training program on the legal requirements and purposes of the public records act and chapter 40.14 RCW (preservation and destruction of public records); and |
(3) An intensive training seminar for public records officers. |
Requires every member of the governing body of a public agency to complete the open public meetings act training course implemented or accredited by the attorney general. |
Requires each elected state or local official, and each person appointed to fill a vacancy in elective office, who is subject to the requirements of the public records act, to complete certain training courses. |