Washington Administrative Code

The division hereby adopts for use by all persons requesting inspection and/or copying or copies of its records, the form attached hereto as Appendix B entitled "Request for public record."[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250. WSR 91-23-024, § 434-690-140, filed 11/12/91, effectiv…

appendix a[Statutory Authority: RCW 42.17.250. WSR 91-23-024, § 434-690-990, filed 11/12/91, effective 12/13/91.]

appendix brequest for public recordsName of Requestor:Address:Phone:Date of Request:Time of Request:Nature of Request:1. Index Reference . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . Signature . . . .For Office Use Only:(1)RequestGranted □RecordWithheld □RecordWithheld In Part □(2)If withheld, na…

The combined fund drive is the only authorized solicitation of Washington state employees in the workplace. The intent of the combined fund drive is to:(1) Lessen the burdens of government and of local communities in meeting the needs of human health and welfare;(2) Provide a con…

The rules in this chapter do not apply to the collection of gifts-in-kind, such as food, clothing and toys.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 10-16-017, § 434-750-030, filed 7/22/10, effective 8/22/10.]

The following definitions apply to chapter 434-750 WAC:"Beneficiaries of the CFD" means any nonprofit organization that receives funds disbursed from the CFD."CFD" means Washington state combined fund drive."CFD campaign" means the period of organized solicitation of state employ…

Contributions may be accepted in the form of payroll deduction, checks, money orders, credit cards, cash or electronic methods. Contributions from fund-raising efforts will be deposited into the CFD account in the custody of the state treasurer according to state laws. The office…

The office of the secretary of state may establish staff positions, and volunteer positions and committees to administer the CFD campaign.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089, § 434-750-060, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/17; WSR 10-16-017, § 434-750-060, filed 7/22/10…

The office of the secretary of state may enter into contracts and partnerships with private institutions, persons, firms or corporations for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the CFD. The office of the secretary of state may authorize CFD staff or volunteers, on a case-by-case …

Agency directors, elected officials and higher education presidents are authorized and encouraged to designate employees to serve as CFD campaign leaders and local coordinators to assist in the conduct of the CFD campaign. CFD campaign leaders and local coordinators remain on the…

State agencies and higher education institutions, at their discretion, are authorized to use reasonable state resources to support, promote, communicate information, and conduct the annual combined fund drive campaign within their organization in compliance with state ethics laws…

Each participating employer may establish local CFD campaigns within the geographical area it covers. Each participating employer and local county committee may develop promotional and fund-raising events, provide training and recognition to CFD local coordinators, develop market…

Each year the director of each participating agency and president of each higher education institution may determine the time period of the agency's or institution's CFD campaign.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089, § 434-750-130, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/17; WS…

All CFD participating organizations and federations must be given an equal opportunity for communication in a participating employer's local CFD campaign.This section may not be construed to require a participating employer to distribute or arrange for oral or written information…

State employees and higher education employees are permitted to conduct CFD events, communications and solicitations per the ethics board ruling. Solicitations of state employees or higher education employees conducted during work hours must use methods that permit true voluntary…

The CFD must recover its reasonable administrative expenses to conduct the CFD campaign either from state appropriations, or from the gross receipts of the CFD campaign through an administrative fee assessed on participating organizations. The secretary of state must approve an a…

Fund-raising expenses must not be taken or deducted from donations collected during a fund-raising event. Fund-raising expenses may be paid by the participating employer and upon request and submission of proper documentation, reimbursed by the CFD.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04…

The CFD campaign expenses must be shared proportionately by all participating organizations and federations reflecting their individual percentage share of gross CFD campaign receipts.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089, § 434-750-190, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/1…

Participating organizations or federations must meet three requirements in order to become a participating organization or federation with the CFD:(1) Must have an approved federal tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501 (c)(3) or Sec. 170 (c)(1);(2) …

If a participating organization or federation is determined not to be eligible by the secretary of state charities program, the CFD must provide written notice to the participating organization or federation of this status and the steps needed to correct noneligibility.[Statutory…

Requests for reestablishment of eligibility must be submitted by the participating organization or federation to the secretary of state charities program. The affected participating organization or federation must make any required changes by the requirements set forth for eligib…

Once approved for participation, any participating organization or federation may be decertified and disqualified from participation in the combined fund drive campaign by the CFD for one or more of the following reasons:(1) Failing to comply with the rules contained in this chap…

The CFD must provide written notice of the decertification decision, including a description of the determination made, by whom it was made, the basis for the determination, and the procedure for requesting reconsideration.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089, § 434…

Decertification is effective thirty calendar days following notice of decertification under WAC 434-750-240 unless the participating organization or federation complies with WAC 434-750-270. A decertified participating organization or federation is disqualified from participating…

Requests for reconsideration of a decertification decision must be submitted to the combined fund drive. The participating organization or federation must provide proof that material steps have been taken to correct the violation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089…

The CFD must work directly with its donors to determine where to direct donations originally pledged to a participating organization or federation that has been deemed noneligible or decertified. The CFD must provide the donor with options to disburse the pledged and collected do…

The secretary of state may create a CFD advisory council to provide advice and guidance on matters pertaining to operating the CFD. The council must consist of no more than ten members chosen by the secretary of state to represent a broad variety of charities, higher education in…

The CFD is authorized to conduct special campaigns and disbursements for disaster relief or events with extraordinary circumstances as determined by the secretary of state.[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.04.033. WSR 17-12-089, § 434-750-310, filed 6/6/17, effective 7/7/17.]

These rules are adopted pursuant to RCW 40.24.030 and 40.24.090. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the administrative procedures necessary to implement chapter 40.24 RCW; to provide a procedure for state and local agencies to respond to requests for public records without…

For the purposes of this chapter:(1) "Actual residential address" for purposes of the application means the physical location where the participant resides, for which the participant is requesting confidentiality.(2) "Address confidentiality program (ACP)" means the agency employ…

(1) The secretary of state shall certify an applicant as a program participant when the secretary of state receives an application that contains:(a) The full legal name and date of birth of the applicant(s);(b) A listing of all minor children residing at the residential address, …

(1) The secretary of state shall certify an applicant, minor children, and adults residing at the residential address for whom a properly completed application or renewal is filed as a program participant.(2) Upon certification of the applicant, the secretary of state will issue,…

(1) Program participants may use the substitute address provided by the secretary of state when interacting with any state or local agency on all forms or applications that require an address.(2) Every state or local government agency, or office, shall accept the substitute addre…

(1) At the time any state or local government agency creates a new record or updates an existing record, a program participant may request that the agency use the substitute mailing address as the participant's residence, work and/or school address.(2) Program participants are so…

When the secretary of state becomes aware that a minor child has reached the age of 18, the secretary of state will inform the minor child participant of options related to continued participation in the address confidentiality program. These options include leaving the program, …

(1) Participants and applicants shall send signed, written notification of any change in mailing or actual address, telephone number, legal name, or permanent contact data to the secretary of state.(2) In order to add minor children to the residence of a program participant, the …

(1) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of a certification, the secretary of state will inform a program participant, of the option of renewing certification in the program by sending a renewal form to the participant's mailing address. The notice will provide instructions o…

(1) The address confidentiality program shall terminate a participant's certification and invalidate that participant's authorization card if:(a) The participant's certification term has expired and renewal of certification is not completed;(b) The address confidentiality program…

(1) A program participant or applicant may withdraw from program participation by submitting to the address confidentiality program: Written notification of withdrawal and the names of any minor children who are being withdrawn and their current authorization card(s).(2) The prog…

A request from a law enforcement agency for release of records in a program participant's file containing no indication the participant has reason to believe he or she is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or stalking perpetrated by an employee of a law e…

A court order for address confidentiality program participant information may only be issued upon a probable cause finding by a judicial officer that release of address confidentiality program participant information is legally necessary:(1) In the course of a criminal investigat…

(1) An agency requesting an exemption under RCW 40.24.050, must provide in writing to the secretary of state:(a) Identification of the statute or administrative rule which demonstrates the agency's bona fide requirement and authority for the use of the actual address of an indivi…

(1) The secretary of state shall be an agent of the program participant upon whom any summons, writ, notice, demand, or process may be served.(2) Service on the secretary of state of any such summons, writ, demand, notice, or process shall be made by mailing to the substitute add…

(1) When a program participant requests confidentiality for marriage records, both the program participant and her or his intended spouse shall sign and date a statement provided by the secretary of state, that describes access limitations on confidential marriage records.(2) Whe…

A program participant shall notify the appropriate county auditor or county recording officer of her or his request for confidentiality in marriage records by appearing in person with her or his intended spouse before the county auditor or county recording officer.[Statutory Auth…

(1) Authorized personnel shall verify that the application for a marriage license and certificate of marriage form are completed in full. The certificate of marriage shall contain the program participant's authorization code and expiration date.(2) Authorized personnel shall prov…

Any notation of a confidential marriage license application, certificate, or record, by authorized personnel shall be made in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the information contained in that document.[Statutory Authority: RCW 40.24.090. WSR 98-19-063, § 434-840-22…