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City attorney reviews Washington Public Records Act with College Place council
Summary
City attorney Eric Ferguson walked council members through training deadlines, the broad definition of public records in Washington, risks of mixing personal and official accounts, and retention requirements; staff offered to assist with certificates and record searches.
City Attorney Eric Ferguson delivered a concise overview of the Washington Public Records Act at the Jan. 6 council workshop, focusing on training deadlines, the definition of public records, and practical steps officials should take to avoid inadvertent disclosure or improper destruction of records.
Ferguson told council members they must complete required training within 90 days of taking office and recertify with a refresher every…
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