1. AWPHD Membership Meeting June 27, 2011 PRESENTER: JOE LEVAN, MRSC LEGAL CONSULTANT 1 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

2. MRSC P ROGRAMS Inquiries Publications Web Site – www.mrsc.org www.mrsc.org Library Training Special Projects www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 2

3. What To Do Call us Email us www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 3

4. How to Reach Us Phone(206) 625-1300 1-800-933- MRSC (6772) Emailmrsc@mrsc.orgmrsc@mrsc.org Web www.mrsc.org www.mrsc.org Mail2601 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98121 Fax(206) 625-1220 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 4

5. H OT T OPICS & L ANDMINES Some recent changes in law MRSC as clearinghouse – some key trends Other timely information Practical suggestions www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 5

6. Topic Areas AWPHD Training Program Public Records & Retention OPMA Elections Ethics www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 6

7. AWPHD Training Program Training Module with topics on a continuing cycle Webcasts What Hospital District Commissioners Need to Know  June 2, 2011: The Public Records Act & You: What Hospital District Commissioners Need to Know  September 2011: OPMA issues  TBD: (Likely) Ethics-Conflict of Interest-PDC Conferences: General Session; Panel Discussions Informational Brochure for New & Aspiring Commissioners www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 7

8. Public Records Act Hot Topics SHB 1899: Effective July 22, 2011, the per day penalty is $0 up to a maximum of $100 (subject to the court’s discretion) SHB 1899 Zink v. Mesa (June 7, 2011)  Remand for new determination of penalties  Retroactive application of SHB 1899?SHB 1899  No obligation to produce documents that don’t exist See also, BIAW v. McCarthy (2009)  Claims under PRA and retention provisions www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 8

9. Public Records Act Hot Topics Public Hospital District Considerations: Sunshine Committee – discussing exemption re: closed claims Key more general issue: PRA and records retention issues related to use of non-district computers, smart phones, and other devices www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 9

10. PRA & Records Retention Practical Tips Your district needs to have a knowledgeable and highly competent Public Records Officer Enact, implement, and enforce sound PRA and records retention policies  Electronic records can be challenging  MRSC, AWPHD, and WAPRO are good resources www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 10

11. OPMA Hot Topics Can a quorum of commissioners participate in a training session together and not violate the OPMA? Serial meetings Confidentiality issues regarding executive sessions www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 11

12. Elections Hot Topics Most local governments face campaign contribution limits under RCW 42.17.640RCW 42.17.640 The PDC has indicated that the limits in RCW 42.17.640 do not apply to candidates for public hospital district commissionerRCW 42.17.640 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 12

13. Ethics Hot Topics Chapter 42.23 RCW Contract Interests  RCW 42.23.030: No municipal officer may have a contract interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract which may be made by, through, or under the supervision of such officer, in whole or in part … RCW 42.23.030 Special Privileges www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 13

14. Additional Resources AWPHD Website ( www.awphd.org ) www.awphd.org MRSC Website ( www.mrsc.org ) www.mrsc.org MRSC Publications Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO) (www.wa-pro.org)www.wa-pro.org 14 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

15. Contact Info J OE L EVAN, MRSC L EGAL C ONSULTANT jlevan@mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300 15