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Public Agencies & Election Activities

These educational tools express the Commission's view of the meaning of RCW 42.17A.555 and relevant administrative rules and case law involving local government and election activities.

Interpretations

General

  • Guidelines for Local Government
  • Guidelines for School Districts

Communications

  • Public Service Announcements – Black Out Period
  • Library Displays of Campaign Materials
  • “Open Press Conference” – definition

Officials' and Employees' Activities

  • District & Muncipal Court Judges’ Use of Robes & Courtrooms
  • Employees Wearing Political Pins & Buttons
  • "Local Official” – definition (soliciting contributions from agency employees)

Other

  • Legal Fees – Ballot Propositions – Placement on Ballot
  • Telford Test – When is an Entity Considered a Public Agency?

Other Resources

Guidelines for Election-Related Communications by Local Government Agencies

 
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PO BOX 40908 
Olympia, WA 98504-0908
 
Toll Free    1(877) 601-2828
Phone       (360) 753-1111
Fax            (360) 753-1112
Email         pdc@pdc.wa.gov
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