The City responds to requests for public records under the provisions of the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). The purpose of the Act is to provide the public access to records that contain information concerning the conduct of government, mindful of individual's privacy rights and the desirability of the efficient administration of government.
In the interest of transparency and responsibility to all residents, taxpayers, and other constituents, the City of Burien aims to make the process of obtaining public records as easy as possible, while still fulfilling other legal requirements.