Washington Administrative Code

(1) The owner of an historic property desiring special valuation shall apply to the assessor of the county in which the historic property is located upon forms prescribed by the department of revenue and supplied by the county assessor.(2) In order to be eligible for special valu…

The following rehabilitation and maintenance standards shall be used by local review boards as minimum requirements for determining whether or not an historic property is eligible for special valuation and whether or not the property continues to be eligible for special valuation…

(1) The actual cost of the rehabilitation work shall be calculated on the basis of expenses incurred for improvements or work elements completed prior to the date of application. Properties subject to ongoing or phased rehabilitation work shall be eligible for special valuation s…

The following historic preservation special valuation agreement shall be used by local review boards as the minimum agreement necessary to comply with the requirements of RCW 84.26.050(2):This Historic Preservation Agreement is entered into on this . . . . day of . . . . . . . . …

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure compliance by the Washington state historical society with the provisions of chapter 27.34 RCW and RCW 42.17.250 through 42.17.348.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250. WSR 98-07-071, § 255-01-010, filed 3/17/98, effective 4/17/98.]

The Washington state historical society is authorized by chapter 27.34 RCW to adopt rules under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250. WSR 98-07-071, § 255-01-020, filed 3/17/98, effective 4/17/98.]

The society is a statewide membership organization that provides leadership in public historical education. It collects, preserves, and interprets materials exemplifying the history of the state. The society's mission guides its acquisitions, collections management, exhibitions a…

The governing board of the society is its board of trustees which consists of officers, trustees and ex-officio members. The elective officers of the society shall be president, vice president for eastern Washington, vice president for western Washington, and treasurer. The direc…

Election shall be by mail ballot to all qualified members of the society. Officers and trustees are elected to serve for three years, no more than ten to be elected annually. Trustees shall serve no more than three consecutive three-year terms. A majority of all ballots cast shal…

The administrative headquarters of the Washington state historical society is located at the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 272-3500. The office is open each day for the transaction of business from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thr…

All public records of the society are available for public inspection and copying pursuant to these rules, except as otherwise provided by RCW 42.17.310.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250. WSR 98-07-071, § 255-01-070, filed 3/17/98, effective 4/17/98.]

The society’s public records shall be in the charge of the public records officer designated by the executive director. The person so designated shall be located in the office. The public records officer shall be responsible for the following: The implementation of society policy…

Public records shall be available for inspection and copying from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250. WSR 98-07-071, § 255-01-090, filed 3/17/98, effective 4/17/98.]

In accordance with the requirements of chapter 42.17 RCW, stipulating that agencies prevent unreasonable invasion of privacy, protect public records from damage or disorganization and prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, public records may be ins…

No fee shall be charged for inspection of public records. The society shall charge a fee of ten cents per page for copies of public records and the use of society copy equipment. This charge is the amount necessary to reimburse the society for its actual cost incident to such cop…

(1) The society reserves the right to determine that a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in WAC 255-01-100 is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310.(2) Pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, the society reserves the right to delete identifying details …

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by rendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff …

Unless approved by the executive director, records shall not be removed from the place designated for their inspection. The public records officer may make reasonable arrangements for ensuring the security of the record(s) during inspections.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.17.250. W…

The purpose of the capital projects fund is to support capital needs and facilities of heritage organizations, tribal governments, public development authorities, and local government agencies that interpret and preserve Washington's history and heritage.[Statutory Authority: RCW…

The capital projects fund is authorized by RCW 27.34.330.[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.330. WSR 98-11-005, § 255-02-020, filed 5/7/98, effective 6/7/98.]

The fund is administered by the heritage resource center, which is an outreach program of the Washington state historical society.(1) The director of the heritage resource center shall be the administrator of the fund.(2) The director of the Washington state historical society an…

The following definitions shall apply throughout this title:(1) "Agency" means the Washington state historical society.(2) "Applicant" means any nonprofit organization, local government agency, public development authority, or tribe that submits an application to the fund.(3) "Ca…

Funds may assist in, but will not be limited to, the following types of projects;(1) Construction of new facilities or improvements to existing facilities.(2) Purchase, restoration and/or preservation of such fixed assets as historic buildings and structures, historic ships, loco…

Ineligible projects and costs include:(1) General facility maintenance, routine repairs, consumable supplies, operating expenses, salaries, or programs. (2) Equipment not directly related to the project.(3) Leasing of equipment of automotive vehicles.(4) Indirect cost reimburseme…

Application forms shall be available from the agency. Applications shall be sent by direct mail to those who have requested placement on the capital projects fund mail list or to those who request an application. All applications must be completed and submitted in the format pres…

The evaluation and review of applications shall be based on the written response and support materials provided in the application. Applications are reviewed initially by the staff of the heritage resource center for eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, applications are t…

Applicants who have been approved for funding will be issued contracts based on a fiscal biennium beginning July 1 and ending June 30.[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.330. WSR 98-11-005, § 255-02-090, filed 5/7/98, effective 6/7/98.]

Applicants should be prepared to finance their projects until reimbursed by the agency. Requests for payment shall be made on invoice vouchers provided by the agency.[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.330. WSR 98-11-005, § 255-02-100, filed 5/7/98, effective 6/7/98.]

There shall be a procedure for applicants to appeal the panel's decisions when there is evidence that information available at the time of the panel's action was, in the opinion of the appellant, either not included in the review or was not clearly understood.(1) Appeals may not …

Washington state historical society (society) has the power and authority to accept gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, of real or personal property or both, whether or not these are held in trust or otherwise. It is also authorized to sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend t…

(1) "Bequest" means property or money that an individual promises to give to another person or organization after he or she dies.(2) "Bond" means an official document in which a government or company promises to pay back an amount of money that it has borrowed and to pay interest…

(1) Donors: The society greatly values its donors and their support of the society. Society staff will treat donors with respect and professionalism. Donors will be acknowledged and thanked for their gifts in writing within a reasonable period of time, generally not to exceed one…

Receipts shall be issued for gifts that qualify for income tax charitable deductions.(1) Cash and checks: Cash and checks may be accepted regardless of the amount. The value of any cash or check gift is its face value. Checks should be written to the Washington State Historical S…

(1) When the society receives a donation, it shall comply with all the rules and regulations related to gift giving for gifts it receives directly. Those rules are found in state, federal and corporate law related to:(a) State entities and public 501 (c)(3) corporations;(b) Feder…

(1) The society welcomes and encourages deferred gifts such as:(a) Charitable remainder trusts;(b) Charitable lead trusts; and(c) Testamentary bequests.(2) Society trustees and staff members shall not serve as an executor (personal representative) for a donor's estate.(3) Society…

(1) The following requirements apply to tangible personal property that is donated with the intent for the society to sell and do not apply to donations of artifacts for the collection:(a) Acceptance of personal property is contingent on formal approval of the society's board of …

In addition to the considerations outlined in WAC 256-30-080, prior to the acceptance of art, the society shall comply with the additional requirements of the society's Collections Management Policy and Collecting Policy.[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.070. WSR 18-23-088, § 255-3…

(1) The society may accept gifts of developed or undeveloped real estate. The following requirements apply to the acceptance of real estate:(a) Acceptance of real estate is contingent on formal approval of the society's board of trustees;(b) Acceptance of property shall not viola…

On delivery of any contribution, the society will, to the best of its ability, provide a written acknowledgment of the receipt of a gift within 30 days.[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.070. WSR 18-23-088, § 255-30-120, filed 11/20/18, effective 12/21/18.]

(1) The eastern Washington state historical society is a designated trustee for the state. It is also a registered 501 (c)(3) public benefit corporation. The eastern Washington state historical society operates a state museum which supports cultural, artistic, and educational act…

(1) Society rules are promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), chapter 34.05 RCW and approved by the governing board.(2) The society may promulgate internal policies that are not governed by the APA. Policies that are generally applicable to the soci…

The society maintains a repository of its WAC and policies, which are open to the general public, at www.northwestmuseum.org. This repository includes current substantive rules of general applicability adopted as authorized by law, and statements of general policy or interpretati…

(1) RCW 42.56.070(1) requires eastern Washington state historical society to make available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records" in accordance with published rules. Chapter 42.56 RCW, Public Records Act (act) defines "public record" to include any "writing contai…

(1) Any person wishing to request access to public records of eastern Washington state historical society, or seeking assistance in making such a request, should contact the public records officer of the eastern Washington state historical society:Public Records OfficerEastern Wa…

(1) Hours for inspection of records. Public records are available for inspection and copying during normal business hours of the eastern Washington state historical society, Tuesdays through Fridays during normal business hours, excluding legal holidays. The eastern Washington st…

(1) Acknowledging receipt of request. Within five business days of receipt of the public records request, the public records officer will respond by:(a) Notifying the requestor that the documents requested for inspection are available, and make the records available for inspectio…

(1) Requesting electronic records. The process for requesting electronic public records is the same as for requesting paper public records.(2) Providing electronic records. When a requestor requests records in an electronic format, the public records officer will provide the none…

(1) The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure.(2) Eastern Washington state historical society is prohi…

The following copy fees and payment procedures apply to public records requests made after the effective date of this rule:(1) Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120 (2)(b), the eastern Washington state historical society is not calculating all actual costs for copying records because to do s…

(1) Petition for internal administrative review of denial of access. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including email) to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The petition shall inclu…