Fence viewing procedures and forms are explained. Copies of recent Iowa law changes and illustrative documents concerning fire protection, cemeteries, recreation, etc., are distributed. Instructive material such as a true-false quiz on specific powers and duties is often used. The learning sessions can be single and general or multiple and detailed. Assist local government officials incorporate new and existing state and federal regulations into their unit of government with a minimum of disruption and exposure to risk of penalty for noncompliance.
Participants pay for their own meals and breaks.
Content and applications of regulations are reviewed and discussed to enable all participants to grasp the significance of the regulations to their city or county government. In some cases model forms, worksheets and procedures are offered and discussed. These education and training opportunities are developed, delivered and evaluated as a collaborative program between extension and the Iowa State Association of Counties. Each learning session is announced to all Iowa county officials and participation is voluntary. Specific sessions usually are held at two to four sites in a period spanning from three months to one year, depending on the nature and amount of material.