(1) The office's general duties are set forth in chapter 43.07 RCW, and relate generally to elections, the formation and maintenance of business organizations, charitable solicitations, charitable trusts, registration of domestic partnerships, archives and records management, the state library, the productivity board, the address confidentiality program, legacy Washington, and the combined fund drive.

(2) The public records officer is responsible for overseeing the office's compliance with the act, but another office staff member may process the request. Therefore, these rules will refer to the public records officer "or designee." The public records officer or designee will implement the office's rules regarding public records; create and maintain a records index; and provide the fullest possible assistance to requestors.