City of Snoqualmie, WA Chapter 2.50 PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE [1]

[1] Prior legislation: Ord. 965.

§ 2.50.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration of the requirements for public disclosure and availability of public records as provided in Chapter 42.56 RCW, the Public Records Act, and to establish guidelines and procedures to assure appropriate provisions are made for public inspection and copying of public records. It shall be the city's policy to assure access to public records and documents concerning the city's government while maintaining the right of individuals to privacy, and while protecting public records from damage or disorganization, and preventing excessive interference with other essential functions of the city.

(Ord. 1216 § 1, 2019)

§ 2.50.020 Public records officer designated.

The city clerk is hereby designated as the public records officer pursuant to RCW 42.56.580.

(Ord. 1216 § 1, 2019)

§ 2.50.030 Public Records Act rules.

The city shall adopt and publish rules regarding public records request procedures in accordance with RCW 42.56.040 and 42.56.100.

(Ord. 1216 § 1, 2019)

§ 2.50.040 Current index.

The city council finds that maintenance of a current index of identifying information for the public records described in RCW 42.56.070(3) would unduly burden and interfere with city operations.

(Ord. 1216 § 1, 2019)