Common use of Public Records Requests Clause in Contracts

Public Records Requests. Any requests for copying and inspection of public records shall be the responsibility of the party receiving the request. Requests by the public shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 42.56 RCW and other applicable law. If the County considers any portion of a record provided to the City to be confidential, the County shall clearly identify the portion of the record it claims to confidential. If the City receives a request for any portion of a record the County has identified as confidential, the City agrees to withhold from disclosure documents which the County has requested remain confidential and not be disclosed where disclosure is not, in the City’s sole determination, mandated by law. In the event the City determines the release of the record is required, the City shall notify the County (i) of the request and (ii) of the date the record will be released unless the County obtains a court order to enjoin the disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If the County fails to timely obtain a court order, the City will release the record on the date specified.