Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-1.1 - Board description
(1) The
Iowa public information board is established by Iowa Code chapter 23 and
consists of nine members, including a chairperson.
(2) The term "board" shall mean the Iowa
public information board.
(3) Board
members are appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years and are
subject to confirmation by the senate. No more than three members appointed
shall be representatives from the media, including newspapers, and no more than
three members appointed shall be representatives of cities, counties, and other
political subdivisions of the state.
(4) On an annual basis at the board's first
meeting on or after July 1, the members shall elect a chairperson and vice
chair. The board shall also employ a person who shall be an attorney admitted
to practice law before the courts of Iowa to serve as the executive director of
the board. The chairperson and vice chair may be reelected or elected to a
different office. If the chairperson is absent, the vice chair shall act as
chairperson.
(5) Vacancies on the
board are filled in the same manner as regular appointments. Appointees who
fill vacancies serve for the balance of the term.
(6) The board shall meet at least quarterly
and at the call of the chairperson.
(7) Five board members constitute a quorum
for conducting board business.
(8)
The board is available to assist in achieving compliance with open meetings and
public records laws in alternative ways. Information is available on the
board's Web site at https://ipib.iowa.gov/ [File Link Not Available]. The
members of governmental bodies and the public may call the board for informal
answers to questions during office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday
through Friday at (515)725-1781. Written guidance about compliance with the
open meetings and public records laws may be provided by advisory opinions (see
rules 497-1.2 (23) and
497-1.3 (23)) or by declaratory
orders (see rules 497-3.1 (17A) to
497-3.8 (17A)). In addition,
complaints may be filed alleging violations of open meetings or public records
laws under rule 497-2.1 (23). This rule is
intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 23.
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