In order to protect the public records of the authority, the following guidelines shall be adhered to by any person inspecting such public records:
- (1) No public records shall be removed from the authority's premises.
- (2) Inspection of any public record shall be conducted in the presence of a designated authority employee.
- (3) No public records may be marked or defaced in any manner during inspection.
- (4) Public records which are maintained in a file or jacket, or chronological order, may not be dismantled except for purposes of copying and then only by the public records officer or designee.
- (5) Access to file cabinets, shelves, and other storage areas with public records is restricted to authority employees, unless other arrangements are made with the executive director or designee.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.39A.280(3) and 74.39A.230 (1) and (2). WSR 04-20-110, § 257-02-180, filed 10/6/04, effective 11/6/04.]