Washington Administrative Code

For penalties imposed under WAC 182-70-600, the WA-APCD program director or the director's designee conducts a hearing and prepares a final order in accordance with WAC 182-526-0206.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160, 43.71C.110, and 2019 c 334. WSR 21-11-039, § 182-7…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the authority will maintain a website to provide public access to information related to the inappropriate disclosure or use of protected information. For each complaint for which an investigation is conducted, the authori…

There are two primary areas for which audits may be performed to ensure compliance with laws and rules related to the WA-APCD.(1) Audits may be performed to determine if data suppliers are in compliance with the requirements for the submission of data to the WA-APCD including, bu…

(1) The authority may initiate a random audit to ensure compliance with data release requirements. A data requestor may not be subject to a random audit more frequently than once every three years.(2) The authority may initiate an audit of a data supplier or data requestor upon n…

(1) Once the authority determines an audit will be conducted, either as a random audit or based on a triggering event set forth in WAC 182-70-705(2), the authority shall provide written notice to the subject of the audit at least thirty days before the start of the audit. The not…

(1) The authority shall develop the audit guide with input from the data vendor, lead organization, and stakeholders. The audit guide shall include, but is not limited to, the following topics:(a) The audit standards that will be used for all audits to ensure compliance with gene…

(1) If the audit finds that any person has violated laws, rules or data use agreements, the WA-APCD program director shall require an investigation be conducted in accordance with WAC 182-70-615. If the investigation determines that a violation or violations have occurred, the au…

The purpose of the commission is to set the salaries of the elected officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government including:(1) Governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public i…

The commission has sole authority for setting the salaries of the elected officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Washington state government as described in Article 28, section 1 of the state Constitution and in RCW 43.03.310.[Statutory Authority: RCW 4…

The biennial salaries adopted by the commission can be found on the commission's website at www.salaries.wa.gov or in RCW 43.03.011 (executive branch), RCW 43.03.012 (judicial branch), and RCW 43.03.013 (legislative branch).[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.305 through [43.03].310.…

The definitions in this chapter apply throughout the title unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the Washington citizens' commission on salaries for elected officials. Where appropriate, the term "commission" also refers to the staff and employees o…

The commission is a state agency authorized by Article 28, section 1 of the state Constitution and chapter 43.03 RCW. The commission shall be solely responsible for its own organization, operation, and action as described in RCW 43.03.310(2).[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 th…

The commission may delegate certain duties to the executive director but remains responsible for the official acts of its employees.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-03-020, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09.]

The public can find out the commission's hours of operation by contacting the commission at its general mailing address, toll free telephone number, fax, or email as follows:(1) Contact information.P.O. Box 43120, Olympia, WA 98504-3120 866-809-8116 (toll free) 360-586-7544 (fax)…

Information about the commission and its operation, meetings, and actions may be obtained on the commission's website at www.salaries.wa.gov or by contacting the commission at its general mailing address, toll free telephone number, fax, or email as follows: (1) Contact informati…

The purpose of this chapter is to:(1) Implement the public records provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW.(2) Establish processes and procedures for both requestors and commission staff to follow that will assist members of the public to obtain full access to the commission's public rec…

The public may obtain public records by contacting the commission at its general mailing address, email, fax, or in person. Requests may not be made by telephone.(1) Mail. Requests by mail shall be addressed to the commission's mailing address: The Washington Citizens' Commission…

(1) The public may obtain public records of the commission under this chapter, in accordance with chapter 42.56 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.(2) Public records are available for inspection and copying by contacting the commission at its general mailing address, toll f…

The executive director shall serve as the commission's public records officer and shall have charge of its public records. The executive director shall be responsible for implementing the commission's public disclosure rules and for coordinating staff and employees in this regard…

Chapter 42.56 RCW requires the commission to prevent invasions of privacy, protect public records from damage or disorganization, and prevent excessive interference with essential functions and unreasonable disruptions of operations. Accordingly, the public may inspect, copy, or …

(1) Copying.(a) The commission shall make copies on the commission's copy equipment when doing so will not unreasonably disrupt the operations of the commission or cause excessive interference with other essential functions or organizations with which the commission may share off…

(1) The commission shall review the requested public records prior to disclosure.(2) If the records do not contain materials exempt from public disclosure, the commission shall disclose the records.(3) If the records contain materials exempt from public disclosure, the commission…

For the purpose of judicial review, final agency action is deemed to have occurred at the end of the second business day after the requesting party receives notification of a denial of inspection.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-05-080…

(1) Availability. The commission shall maintain and make available for public inspection and copying an index that provides identifying information for public records falling within the requirements of chapter 42.56 RCW.(2) Form and content. The index shall be maintained in elect…

The commission conducts its meetings in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, chapter 42.30 RCW. (1) Other than executive sessions, the commission's regular meetings, special meetings, and emergency meetings are open to the general public.(2) Regular meetings. In conforma…

(1) All commission meeting business shall be transacted by motion. Motions may be made by any commission member and shall require a second.(2) Voting on all motions shall be by voice vote unless a record of the vote is called for in which case the executive director shall call th…

The commission seeks to foster public comment on proposed salary schedules through its public hearing process. The commission will, whenever possible, allow any person an opportunity to present written or oral testimony at its public hearings, upon compliance with reasonable proc…

Membership on the commission is as defined in RCW 43.03.305.(1) One member from each congressional district is selected randomly by the secretary of state from the rolls of registered voters.(2) Seven commissioners are selected jointly by the speaker of the house of representativ…

(1) No state official, lobbyist, or public employee, or immediate family member of the state official, lobbyist, or public employee is eligible for membership on the commission.Definitions:(a) "Immediate family" means:(i) The parents, spouse or domestic partner, siblings, childre…

(1) The secretary of state will forward the names of the persons selected as described in WAC 183-08-010(1) and chapter 434-209 WAC to the governor for appointment not later than the first day of July, every two years.(2) The speaker of the house of representatives and the presid…

(1) The governor shall appoint the individuals selected by the secretary of state and the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate to the commission for a four-year term that begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th.(2) No person may serve more than…

(1) Upon a vacancy in any position on the commission, due to a resignation or the member becoming ineligible to serve, a successor will be selected and appointed to fill the unexpired term of the previous member within thirty days of the date the position became vacant. The selec…

(1) No member of the commission may be removed by the governor during his or her term of office unless for cause of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, or for a disqualifying change of residence.(2) A disqualifying change of residence would occur if:…

(1) The members of the commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among their membership as described in RCW 43.03.310(4). Generally, the election of a chair and vice chair will occur at the commission's fall planning meeting.(2) There is no set term of office for the cha…

The chair is the presiding officer and shall conduct the meetings of the commission and perform other such duties as necessary.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-09-020, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09.]

In the absence of the chair, the vice chair shall assume the duties of the chair.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-09-030, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09.]

In the absence of the chair and the vice chair from a meeting, a temporary presiding officer may be designated as acting chair by a majority vote of the commission members present at the meeting.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-09-040,…

Members of the commission are considered to be officers of the state and are required to follow the laws, rules, and regulations of the state of Washington. Commissioners are also required to follow the governing statutes and operating rules, policies, and procedures of the commi…

(1) The executive director shall be responsible to the commission for the administration of the commission and its business.(2) The executive director shall act as the chief administrative officer of the commission and is delegated authority over all matters affecting the operati…

The chair shall appoint and set the salary of the executive director.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-11-020, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09.]

The executive director may be discharged by majority vote of the commission.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.03.300 through [43.03].310. WSR 09-12-077, § 183-11-030, filed 6/1/09, effective 7/2/09.]

The employment security department administers several distinct programs in Titles 50 and 50A RCW, and portions of Titles 49 and 50B RCW through the Washington Administrative Code. The provisions in chapters 192-04 through 192-449 WAC apply to the Employment Security Act in Title…

The purpose of this chapter is to:(1) Ensure compliance by the employment security department with the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW concerning disclosure of public records; and(2) Inform the public of the procedures used by the department for requesting, producing, and disclos…

(1) "Public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by the department regardless of physical form or characteristics.(2) "Public rec…

(1) Public records are available for inspection and copying during normal business hours of the department, as listed on the department's website.(2) Records must be inspected at the offices of the department.(3) Many public records are available for inspection and copying on the…

(1) The department finds that maintaining an index is unduly burdensome and would interfere with agency operations.(2) Maintaining an index unduly burdens and interferes with the department's operations since there is no single index of department records, which are stored in mul…

(1) If a request is for a list of individuals, the department may:(a) Ask the requestor if records are intended for a commercial purpose; and(b) Require the requestor to provide information about the purpose of the use of the list.(2) The department should specify on its request …

(1) To request access to public records of the department, or seek assistance in making such a request, contact the public records officer at:Public Records OfficerP.O. Box 9046Olympia, WA 98507-9046Phone: 1- 844-766-8930Email: recordsdisclosure@esd.wa.gov(2) Any person wishing t…

(1) Some records are exempt from disclosure, in whole or in part.(2) If the department believes that a record is exempt from disclosure and should be withheld, the public records officer will provide:(a) The specific exemption; and(b) A written explanation of why the record or a …

(1) The public records officer may close a request when the requestor:(a) Withdraws the request; or(b) Fails to:(i) Clarify a request at the direction of the department;(ii) Fulfill the requestor's obligations to inspect the records;(iii) Pay the deposit;(iv) Pay the required fee…