(1) These rules establish the procedures DES will follow in order to provide full access to public records.
These rules (a) provide information to persons wishing to request DES public records and (b) establish processes for both requestors and DES staff to fully assist the public in obtaining such access.
(2) In carrying out its public records responsibilities DES will be guided by the provisions of chapter
42.56 RCW, Public Records Act.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
42.56.120 and
34.05.353 (1)(a) to (f). WSR 21-09-043, § 200-01-010, filed 4/14/21, effective 5/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.19.011 and chapter
42.56 RCW. WSR 12-02-004, § 200-01-010, filed 12/22/11, effective 1/22/12.]