North Olympic Library System
Request for Public Records – Statement and Procedure
The North Olympic Library System, in accordance with RCW 42.17.260, shall make available for public inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls within the specific exemptions of subsection (6) RCW.42.17.310, 42.17.315, or other statute which exempts or prohibits disclosure of specific information or records. To the extent required to prevent an unreasonable invasion of personal privacy interests protected by RCW.17.310 and 42.17.315, identifying details may be deleted in a manner consistent with RCW 42.17.310 and 42.17.315. However, in each case, the justification for any such deletion shall be explained fully in writing.
In accordance with RCW 42.17.260, subsection (4)(b), the North Olympic Library System shall make available for public inspection and copying all indexes maintained for agency use. In accordance with RCW 42.17.260, subsection (4)(a), the North Olympic Library System need not maintain an index as described in RCW 42.17.260, subsection (3), since such an index would be unduly burdensome to the agency because of the limited nature of such requests and the considerable staff time which would need to be devoted to a retrospective conversion of currently maintained indices. However, all public records of the North Olympic Library System are indexed and available to the public through the following process.
Procedure for obtaining public records:
A "Request for Public Records" form is available from the Administrative Services Department of the North Olympic Library System, 2210 South Peabody, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
When the form is submitted to the Administrative Services department, the request will be responded to within five (5) business days, as required by RCW.17.320.
If copies of the document are requested, they shall be made available at the then current established per-copy fee established by the North Olympic Library System.
In all events, a "Request for Public Records" will be responded to within five (5) business days.
If the requested public document contains the names of individuals, such lists may not be used for commercial purposes, as stipulated in RCW 42.17.260(5).
Last revised September 09, 2003
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