Iowa Code r. 201-40.4 - District board of directors
(1) The
board of directors shall adopt bylaws as prescribed in Iowa Code section
905.4(1).
(2) The board of directors shall establish
minimum qualifications for the position of the district director which shall
include, but not be limited to, those set out in Iowa Code section
905.6.
(3) The board of directors shall select the
district director of the overall community-based corrections program, who shall
serve at the board's pleasure and the board shall set the director's salary
consistent with Iowa Code section
905.4(2).
(4) The board of directors shall set policies
and ensure procedures are developed governing the expenditures of funds which
are in compliance with the requirements of the department of corrections and
the Code of Iowa.
(5) The board of
directors shall set policies and ensure procedures are developed governing the
personnel employed by the judicial district department of correctional
services.
(6) The board of
directors shall establish policies and ensure procedures are developed
governing formal communications between the board and the staff.
(7) The board of directors shall establish
policies and ensure procedures are developed governing the training of
staff.
(8) The board of directors
shall approve a table of organization reflecting current staffing of the
judicial district department of correctional services.
(9) The board of directors shall annually
approve the budget and action plan of the judicial district department of
correctional services which shall include the projected expenditures by program
and identify the following source of revenue:
(a) state purchase of services
contract,
(b) federal and local
grants or contracts,
(c) residential
client fees,
(d) county
support,
(e) interest,
(f) other miscellaneous revenues.
(10) One or more project advisory
committees shall be established in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 905. The
functions of the advisory committee(s) shall include, but need not be limited
to, participation in and review of the district department's planning and
program activities.
(11) The
judicial district board of directors shall decide whether to allow employees of
the judicial district department of correctional services to carry a firearm
while in performance of official duties. If the board allows employees to carry
firearms, the judicial district board shall establish policies and ensure that
procedures are developed governing the authorization of probation/parole
officers and reserve peace officers subject to Iowa Code chapter 80D to carry a
firearm while in performance of their duties. Policy shall specify when the
possession of a weapon is appropriate and who may approve authorization to
carry a weapon.
(12) Through their
approval, the director, Iowa department of corrections, and the Iowa
corrections board shall ensure that the director of the district department of
correctional services, of districts authorized to carry firearms, has written
standards and procedures which regulate the safe conveying and use of firearms.
The standards shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Probation/parole officers and reserve
peace officers subject to Iowa Code chapter 80D must have successfully
completed the Iowa law enforcement academy curriculum prior to receiving
authorization to carry a firearm. Probation/parole officers authorized to carry
firearms prior to February 9, 2005, will be exempt from this
paragraph.
b. An officer will not
be given permission to carry a weapon unless the officer has successfully
completed the requirements of Iowa Code chapter 724.
(1) In addition, the officer must show
proficiency in the actual firing of a firearm as required for qualification on
a qualified training course firing range.
(2) Officers holding valid permits to carry
firearms shall requalify annually.
c. Weapons shall not be exhibited or used
except in a perilous, life-threatening situation. Drawing, pointing, or
discharging a weapon for effect or warning is prohibited.
d. The judicial district director shall
maintain a list of all officers granted permission to carry a weapon. The list
shall include the officer's name, permit number, dates of permit, place and
dates of training, and caliber of weapon.
e. Permission granting an officer the right
to carry a judicial district-purchased weapon shall be in writing.
f. Any officer who discharges a weapon shall
submit a written report of the incident through the department of corrections
critical incident reporting policy. The judicial district director shall file a
report of the incident, the investigation, and the results of the investigation
with the deputy director of CBCs within five days of the occurrence.
g. No officer shall be required to carry a
firearm; however, refusal may affect job assignments.
h. Firearms shall be secured under lock and
key when not in use in a location inaccessible to nonauthorized
personnel.
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