Request for Public Records

The purpose of the Public Records Policy is to provide rules by which the administration of the Washington Counties Risk Pool ("WCRP") implements and ensures compliance with the provisions of the Public Records Act pertaining to WCRP public records. This policy provides guidance regarding record status, retention and management of public documents. This policy does not apply to public records of WCRP member counties that may be available to WCRP administration by virtue of digital connectivity.

Public records may be inspected and/or copies may be obtained under the following procedures:

1. A request for public records shall be directed to the Public Records Officer. Use of the Request for Public Records form is strongly recommended and can be found linked to this page.
2. A request for public records should be made in writing and should include the following information:
   
   1. The requester's name, mailing address, and telephone number;
   2. The date of the request;
   3. A clear indication that the document is a "Public Records Request;"
   4. Whether the request is to inspect the public records or for copies of public records, or both;
   5. A clear description of the public records requested for inspection and/or copying; and
   6. If the request is for a list of individuals, a statement that the list will not be used for any commercial purposes or that the requester is authorized or directed by law to obtain the list of individuals for commercial purposes with a specific reference to such law.

Please sign and date the form and mail to:

Public Records Officer
Washington Counties Risk Pool
2558 R.W. Johnson Road SW, Suite 106
Tumwater, WA 98512-6103