PDFWAC 243-01-120

Exemptions.

(1) The commission reserves the right to determine that a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in this chapter is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310, including, but limited to, the following:
(a) Personal information in files maintained for board members and employees of the board to the extent that disclosure would violate their right to privacy;
(b) Preliminary drafts, recommendations, and intra-agency memoranda in which opinions are expressed or policies formulated or recommended, except that a specific record shall not be exempt when publicly cited by the board in connection with any board action;
(c) All applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant;
(d) The residential addresses and telephone numbers of employees or volunteers of a public agency which are held by the agency in personnel records, employment or volunteer rosters, or mailing lists of employees or volunteers.
(2) Pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, the board reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available or publishes any public records in all cases when there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy protected by chapter 42.17 RCW. The board will fully justify such deletion in writing.
(3) All public records otherwise exempt by law shall be considered exempt under these rules.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250. WSR 95-23-058, § 243-01-120, filed 11/15/95, effective 12/16/95.]