(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record of Washington State Community College District 17 may appeal such decision by tendering a written request for appeal. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff member that constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) Immediately after receiving a written request for appeal of a decision denying a public record of District 17, the public records officer or other administrative staff member denying the request shall refer the written request to the chancellor/chief executive officer or designee. The chancellor/chief executive officer or designee shall immediately consider the matter, may consult with the office of the attorney general, and either affirm or reverse such denial of access to a public record. In any case, the request shall be returned with a final decision within two business days following the filing of the written request for review.

(3) Administrative remedies shall not be considered exhausted until the district has returned the petition with a decision or until the close of the second business day following a request for appeal, whichever occurs first.