(1) The authority shall review the requested public records prior to disclosure.
(2) If the records do not contain materials exempt from public disclosure, the authority shall disclose the records.
(3) If the records contain materials exempt from public disclosure, the authority shall deny disclosure of the exempt materials and disclose any remaining, nonexempt materials. At the time of the denial, the authority shall clearly specify in writing the reasons for the denial, including a statement of the specific exemptions or reason for denial of disclosure.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.340.030 [(1)](h) and
34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 02-20-024, § 465-10-090, filed 9/23/02, effective 10/24/02.]