Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-4.3 - Organization of board and proceedings
(1) Each
professional licensing board is composed of members appointed by the governor
and confirmed by the senate as defined in Iowa Code chapter 147.
(2) Each board elects a chairperson and vice
chairperson from its membership at the first meeting after April 30 of each
year.
(3) A majority of the members
of each board constitutes a quorum.
(4) Board meetings are governed in accordance
with Iowa Code chapter 21.
(5) Each
professional licensing board has the authority to:
a. Develop and implement continuing education
rules to ensure the continued competency of individuals licensed by the
board.
b. Establish fees.
c. Establish committees of the
board.
d. Hold a closed session if
the board votes to do so in a public roll-call vote with an affirmative vote of
at least two-thirds if the total board is present or a unanimous vote if fewer
are present. The board shall keep minutes of all discussion, persons present,
and action occurring at a closed session. The records shall be stored securely
in the board office.
e. Investigate
alleged violations of statutes or rules that relate to the practice of
licensees upon receipt of a complaint or upon the board's own
initiation.
f. Initiate and impose
licensee discipline.
g. Monitor
licenses that are restricted by a board order.
h. Establish and register peer
reviewers.
i. Refer complaints to
one or more registered peer reviewers for investigation and review. The peer
reviewers will review cases and recommend appropriate action.
j. Perform any other functions authorized by
a provision of law.
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