(1) RCW 42.56.070(1) requires state agencies to make available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records" in accordance with published rules. In compliance, this chapter is approved and adopted by the board of directors of Washington state school directors' association (WSSDA) to establish the procedures the Washington state school directors' association will follow to provide full access to public records. These rules provide information to persons wishing to request access to public records of the Washington state school directors' association and establish processes for both requestors and Washington state school directors' association staff designed to best assist members of the public in obtaining access.

(2) These rules will be interpreted in favor of disclosure. Prompt assistance to the public shall be provided without affecting WSSDA's primordial mission of providing leadership, advocacy, and empowerment to its members.