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Records Request

Requesting Records
It is City policy to handle all requests for public records uniformly, fairly and expeditiously. The City responds to requests for public records under the provisions of the Washington State Public Disclosure Law (RCW 42.17). The intent of the law is to promote public access to information about the conduct of government at all levels, while at the same time protecting an individual's right to privacy.

Requests for records can be made in person, by mail or by fax using the Public Records Disclosure Request Form. This form is forwarded to the City Clerk, who refers the matter to the appropriate department for response or the City Attorney for an opinion when necessary.

Within five business days after the City receives the written request, the City either:

Provides the record;
Acknowledges that the City has received the request and provides a reasonable estimate of the time the City will require in order to respond to the request;
Requests clarification of the request; or
Denies the request.

If the request is denied, the City will respond in writing, cite the particular legal exemption involved and explain how the exemption applies to the request.

There is a $.15 per page copying charge for paper records. Fees for the provision of other types of records, e.g., maps or tapes, are established by City Ordinance.

The Municipal Code, public notices and Council meeting information are available at the Valley View Library as well as through this Web site. For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 206.973.4660.

A complete copy of the City's Public Records Disclosure Policy is available in the city Clerk's Office.

Last Update: November 12, 2004

For further information regarding this page, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206.973.4660.