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Hot Topics and Potential Landmines

Hot Topics and Potential Landmines. AWPHD Membership Meeting June 27, 2011 PRESENTER: JOE LEVAN, MRSC LEGAL CONSULTANT. MRSC Programs . Inquiries Publications Web Site – www.mrsc.org Library Training Special Projects. What To Do. Call us Email us. How to Reach Us.

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Hot Topics and Potential Landmines

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

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

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

  4. How to Reach Us Phone (206) 625-1300 1-800-933-MRSC (6772) Email mrsc@mrsc.org Web www.mrsc.org Mail 2601 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98121 Fax (206) 625-1220 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

  5. Hot Topics & Landmines Some recent changes in law MRSC as clearinghouse – some key trends Other timely information Practical suggestions www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

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

  7. AWPHD Training Program • Training Module with topics on a continuing cycle • Webcasts • 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

  8. Public Records ActHot 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) • Zink v. Mesa (June 7, 2011) • Remand for new determination of penalties • Retroactive application of 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

  9. Public Records ActHot 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

  10. PRA & Records RetentionPractical 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

  11. OPMAHot 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

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

  13. EthicsHot 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 … • Special Privileges www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

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

  15. Contact Info • Joe Levan, MRSC Legal Consultant • jlevan@mrsc.org • (206) 625-1300 www.mrsc.org (206) 625-1300

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