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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 07
Chapter 07.16
Section 07.16.040
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.16 Public/Private Partnership Agreement Requirements

Section 07.16.040 Disclosure of Public Records/Confidentiality Agreements/Open Public Meeting Requirements

  1. Consistent with the letter and spirit of the Washington Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW), the City shall not enter into confidentiality agreements with private individuals or private entities engaged in public-private partnerships with the City. Under no condition will the City consent to withhold public records in response to lawful public records request unless such records are otherwise exempt from disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW.
     
  2. Any public development authority created pursuant to chapter 35.21 RCW or a non-profit corporation or agency created as a result of a public-private partnership with the City shall comply with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act (chapter 42.30 RCW).

Date Passed: Monday, March 9, 2009

Effective Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009

ORD C34404 Section 1