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
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