Washington Administrative Code

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the office will authorize disbursement of project funds only on a reimbursable basis at the percentage identified in the project agreement after the sponsor has presented an invoice documenting costs incurred and compliance with t…

(1) Before execution of an agreement, the office shall not approve the disbursement of funds for project costs.(2) The office will only reimburse costs that occur within the period of performance in the project agreement except for costs in subsections (3) and (4) of this section…

Insofar as is possible under the board's statewide plan provided in this chapter, applications will be administered and approved in a manner that will maximize any federal assistance available for the benefit of projects in Washington.[Statutory Authority: 2007 c 241 § 39, RCW 34…

Any project cost deemed by the board or director to conflict with applicable statutes, rules and/or related manuals, or the agreement, must be repaid, upon written request by the director, to the appropriate state account per the terms of the project agreement. Such repayment req…

(1) The source of any income generated in a funded project or project area must be compatible with the funding source and project agreement.(a) The way the project or project area is defined varies with the source of funds provided by the board. That is, income generated in a pro…

(1) Sponsors shall not discriminate against users of projects assisted with board funds on the basis of race, creed, color, sex or gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.(2) Properties, structures, and facilities intended for public u…

Permanent signs identifying that land was acquired, developed or restored with financial assistance from the board are required unless waived by the director. Such waivers are considered based on agreed project goals.[Statutory Authority: 2007 c 241 § 39, RCW 34.05.220, 34.05.230…

Properties, structures, and facilities developed with the assistance of money granted by the board and within the project area shall be built, operated, and maintained according to applicable regulations, laws, building codes, and health standards to assure a reasonably safe cond…

(1) Acquisition of perpetual interests. When a sponsor acquires real property in perpetuity, the sponsor must record on the title of the property a binding instrument as required by the office that contains:(a) A legal description of the real property acquired with grant assistan…

(1) The project area may not, without prior approval of the board or director, be converted to a use other than that for which funds were originally approved.(2) Projects impacted by a reversion order by the Interstate Commerce Commission under section 8(d) of the National Trails…

(1) The project area may not, without prior approval of the board or director, be converted to a use other than that for which funds were originally approved.(2) Projects impacted by a reversion order by the Interstate Commerce Commission under section 8(d) of the National Trails…

(1) The project area may not, without prior approval of the board or director, be converted to a use other than that for which funds were originally approved.(2) The board may only approve a conversion when the sponsor:(a) Demonstrates the need to convert the project area includi…

This chapter contains rules affecting the firearms and archery range recreation grant program administered by the board under RCW 79A.25.210. Additional provisions are contained in "What definitions apply to this chapter?" WAC 286-04-010 and "General grant assistance rules" chapt…

(1) For fee, less-than-fee, and easement acquisition projects sponsors must execute an instrument or instruments that contain:(a) A legal description of the property acquired;(b) A conveyance to the state of Washington of the right to use the described real property for outdoor r…

(1) A facility developed with money granted by the board shall not be converted to a use other than that for which funds were originally approved.(2) If a conversion occurs less than ten years after the office's final reimbursement, the board shall approve such a conversion under…

The board will establish sponsor matching share requirements and fund request limits. Any changes will normally be done at a board meeting six months before project funding consideration.[Statutory Authority: 2007 c 241 § 39, RCW 34.05.220, 34.05.230, 42.56.040, and 79A.25.210. W…

The regular meetings of the state investment board are held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the board's offices at 2100 Evergreen Park Drive S.W., Olympia, Washington 98504-0916.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.33A.010 - [43.33A.]230. WSR 04-03-114, § 2…

The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules for the Washington state investment board to implement the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW relating to public records and to ensure compliance with that chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.56.040. WSR 16-24-047, § 287-02-010, filed…

The definitions set forth in RCW 42.56.010 apply throughout this chapter. In addition, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise."Copy" means an identical reproduction of a public record. A copy can be either an el…

The Washington state investment board, created in chapter 3, Laws of 1981, and codified in chapter 43.33A RCW, is an independent board of trustees whose fiduciary responsibility is to manage retirement and public fund investments with the highest standard of professional conduct.…

The state investment board is charged with the duty to invest certain trust and public funds, as set forth in RCW 43.84.150, and chapter 43.33A RCW. The board meets at least quarterly, at times and locations determined by the board, in order to perform its duties. All such meetin…

(1) The public records officer is appointed by the executive director and is located in the legal, risk and compliance unit within the operations division of the WSIB.(2) The public records officer is in charge of the WSIB's public records program. The public records officer is r…

Public records are available for inspection and the preparation of requested copying during the WSIB's normal business hours. For the purposes of this chapter, normal business hours of WSIB are 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal h…

(1) Any person wishing to inspect or copy public records of WSIB may submit the request in writing using the WSIB's request form, or by letter, or email addressed to RequestPublicRecords@sib.wa.gov. The request should include the following information:• Name of requestor;• Addres…

(1) Within five business days of receipt of the request, the public records manager will do one or more of the following:(a) Produce the requested records;(b) Provide the requestor with a link to the requested documents located on the internet;(c) Provide a reasonable estimate of…

(1) Consistent with other demands, WSIB will provide space to inspect public records. No requestor may remove a document from the viewing area or disassemble, reorder, deface, photograph, or in any way alter any records or collection of records. The requestor may also be supervis…

(1) The public records officer may provide records or access for inspection and copying in installments.(2) Requestors will be notified when an installment is ready. If a requestor fails to inspect or collect an installment within thirty days, the public records officer may close…

(1) There is no fee for inspecting public records. WSIB may impose a charge for providing public records.(2) The WSIB does not calculate the actual costs for copying its records, because doing so would be unduly burdensome and it is in the public's best interest for the WSIB to a…

(1)(a) Any person who has been denied an opportunity to inspect or copy a public record by the WSIB or who believes that the WSIB has not made a reasonable estimate of the time required to respond to a public record request may petition the WSIB for prompt review of its decision.…

(1) The state general records retention schedule and the WSIB's unique records retention schedule, as established and approved by the state records committee, serve as the index for the identification and location of the WSIB's records, including those described in RCW 42.56.070(…

All communications with WSIB to access public records of the WSIB or seek assistance in making such a request, or for the purpose of obtaining information, making submittals or requests, or making inquiries concerning the agency's rules for compliance with chapter 42.56 RCW or se…

Pursuant to section 4, chapter 219, Laws of 1981 the board promulgates the following rules relating to conflict of interest and ethical conduct appropriate to the specific needs of the board.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.33A.110. WSR 81-23-012 (Order 81-1), § 287-04-010, filed 11/…

The board finds that the trusteeship and investment management of the state's trust and retirement funds demand the highest degree of confidence from the beneficiaries of the funds and the public in general, and the establishment of rules regarding conflict of interest and ethica…

WAC 287-04-031 through 287-04-039 are promulgated pursuant to RCW 43.33A.110 and 42.52.200 to ensure compliance with chapter 42.52 RCW (Ethics in public service) and the code of conduct, as adopted by the board. All employees of the board and board members must comply with the co…

(1) "Gifts" and "thing of economic value"(a) No employee of the board or member of the board shall receive, accept, seek or solicit, directly or indirectly, any gift as defined in RCW 42.52.010(18) if such employee or member of the board has reason to believe that it could be rea…

(1) The following definitions apply to this section:(a) "Permissible investment" means any mutual fund or deposit account, certificate of deposit or money market fund maintained with a bank, broker, or other financial institution, any security publicly traded in an organized mark…

(1) No board member or employee shall borrow from investment managers, outside service providers, professional advisors or consultants, banks, or other financial institutions with which the board has a business relationship, except and unless such entities are normally engaged in…

(1) A member or employee of the state investment board shall comply with subsection (2) of this section when the following circumstances apply or it is reasonably foreseeable that they will apply:(a) The member or employee is beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in an…

The following definitions apply to this chapter:(1) "Transaction involving the board" means a proceeding, application, investment decision, investment agreement, contract, sale, lease, purchase or any other acquisition or disposal of any asset, goods or services, request for a ru…

(1) A board member or employee who is found by the board to have violated the code of conduct set forth in WAC 287-04-031 through 287-04-034 may be subject to official reprimand by vote of the board. In the event that the board determines a violation of the code to be so egregiou…

No board or staff member shall accept employment which will adversely affect the performance of that member's official duties, discredit the board or result in a conflict of interest.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.33A.110. WSR 81-23-012 (Order 81-1), § 287-04-040, filed 11/10/81.]

The state investment board has reviewed its authorized activities and found them all to be exempt from the provisions of Title 197 WAC. This statement is adopted in compliance with the requirement that the board adopt guidelines consistent with Title 197 WAC.[Statutory Authority:…

RCW 36.110.060, Duties of the board, directs the board to establish an arbitration process for resolving conflicts arising among the local business community and labor organizations concerning new jail industries programs, products, services, or wages. The board does not have enf…

The following matters will be considered for arbitration: Disputes regarding appropriate use of inmate labor, funds and fees, and working conditions.[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.110.060. WSR 04-19-032, § 288-02-020, filed 9/9/04, effective 10/10/04.]

(1) Issues should be reduced to letter format and directed to the executive director of the jail industries board. Every effort possible will be made to assist the complainant in developing the complaint.(2) Three board members will be selected by the jail industries board chair …

18 U.S.C. 1761 authorizes the prison industries enhancement certification program (PIECP).RCW 36.110.060, jail industries programs, establishes the jail industries board of directors as responsible for certifying private sector inmate employment programs per federal prison indust…

To establish the policy and procedure under which the jail industries board will certify private sector inmate employment programs per federal prison industries enhancement certification program criteria and meet its management obligations under Washington state law toward privat…

Any county or city seeking to certify a cost accounting center (CAC) under the prison industries enhancement certification program.[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.110.060. WSR 98-17-003, § 288-04-030, filed 8/6/98, effective 9/6/98.]

Definitions found in chapter 36.110 RCW and U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) guidelines.(Copies available from the jail industries board.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.110.060. WSR 98-17-003, § 288-04-040, filed 8/6/98, effective 9/6/98.]

It is the policy of the jail industries board of directors to meet all the requirements of chapter 36.110 RCW, 18 U.S.C. 1761, and BJA guidelines for the administration of the prison industries enhancement certification program (PIECP). A city or county housing jail inmates that …