In general, the council reaches major policy and operational decisions through formal council action at regular and special meetings. In some circumstances, the chair may perform duties which are specifically authorized by the council. The council manager is responsible for implementing the decisions of the council and for directing the staff that supports the council. All public records of the council are available for public inspection and copying at the council office pursuant to chapter 42.17 RCW and these rules, except as otherwise provided by RCW 42.17.310 or any superseding law. The council's public records officer is the council manager who is responsible for implementation of these and other applicable regulations regarding public records.
Correspondence regarding public records is to be addressed to the public records officer.
It is the obligation of the staff to assist requestors in identifying the public record requested. Staff members who are dealing with requests will make a sincere effort to respond to each initial request within two working days of first receipt. A record of requests for public records shall be maintained at the council office which shall reflect the date received and whether or not the request was granted, in addition to other information deemed relevant by the council. No fees are charged for inspection of public records. Requestors will be charged a fee not to exceed 25 cents per page of copy for use of the council's copy equipment in cases where no significant staff time is taken up with the request.