3.42.040 Public Records Officer – Appointment and duties

3.42.040 Public Records Officer – Appointment and duties.

(1) The Public Records Officer shall be appointed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners, serve as the County’s Public Records Officer, and have the duties described in this chapter and in policy.

(2) The Public Records Officer shall:

(a) Serve as a point of contact for members of the public in requesting access to public records; provided, that requests may also be presented to any County official or employee of the County, including any Public Records Specialists or their designees. Requests received by other departments/offices will be forwarded to the Public Records Officer for processing within one business day;

(b) Oversee the County’s compliance with Chapter 42.56 RCW, commonly known as the Public Records Act and any related regulations;

(d) Implement policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Commissioners as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter consistent with applicable laws; and

(e) Have final decision-making authority over public access, disclosure, and production of records.

(3) The Public Records Officer shall publish their name and contact information in a way reasonably calculated to provide notice to the public as to how to make a request for public records, including posting at the Courthouse, on the Internet, and in County publications.