SCLD Policies / Public Records Policy

Spokane County Library District (SCLD) follows the requirements of Chapter 42.56 RCW, commonly known as the Public Records Act. A public record, as defined in state law, includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of form or characteristics, except as exempted in statute. A writing is further defined as every means of recording any form of communication or representation.

The Public Records Act Model Rules (Chapter 44-14 WAC) shall form the basis for District procedures carrying out the intent of the Public Records Act. The director is authorized to adapt the Model Rules, as required, for District use, to appoint the District’s public records officer, and to otherwise implement this Policy.

Adopted by the Spokane County Library District Board of Trustees: July 15, 2008