(1) RCW 42.56.070(1) requires each agency to make available "public records" in accordance with published rules. RCW 42.56.070(2) requires each agency to set forth "for informational purposes" every law, in addition to the Public Records Act (the "act"), that exempts or prohibits the disclosure of public records held by that agency.

(2) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the rules the office of the secretary of state (the "office") will follow in order to provide full access to public records.

(3) The office will be guided by the provisions of the act describing its purposes and interpretation when carrying out responsibilities in chapter 42.56 RCW.