by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
Agency: City of Puyallup Q. How many years have you been a Public Records Officer (PRO)? Over 2 years with the title of Public Records Officer, and 6 years as clerk/specialist. Q. What is one Public Records tip or best practice you have gleaned from your work that you...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
This case law synopsis highlights a handful of significant PRA cases decided by the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court in 2018. Amount of PRA Penalties In a “win” for small agencies, the Court of Appeals issued its decision...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
Thank you to all agencies who logged onto the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s (JLARC’s) new Public Records Data Reporting site and either submitted a report or indicated your agency does not meet the reporting threshold. Of the approximately 2,500...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
While we are all enjoying the summer months and weather, the WAPRO Executive Board is working diligently in the background in preparation for the Fall Conference and its annual meeting of the WAPRO membership. One of the items that the membership will be considering...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
Denise Vaughan We are already counting down to the end of summer and I hope this season has included some fun away from the job to rest and relax! The WAPRO Board has been busy this summer gearing up for the Fall Conference, which is slated for October 25, 2018, at...
