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IA Code § 216A.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.2 - Appointment of department director, deputy director, and administrators — duties.

216A.2 Appointment of department director, deputy director, and administrators — duties.   1. The governor shall appoint a director of the department of human rights, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. The department director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and is exempt from the merit system provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV. The governor shall set the salary of the department director within the ranges set by the general assembly.   2. The department director is the chief administrative officer of the department and in that capacity administers the programs and services of the department in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The duties of the department director include preparing a budget, establishing an internal administrative structure, and employing personnel.   3. The department director shall appoint the administrators of the divisions within the department and all other personnel deemed necessary for the administration of this chapter. The department director shall establish the duties of the administrators of the divisions within the department.   4. The department director shall do all of the following:   a. Manage the internal operations of the department and establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient administration of the department.   b. Prepare a budget for the department, subject to the budget requirements pursuant to chapter 8, for approval by the board.   c. Coordinate and supervise personnel services and shared administrative support services to assure maximum support and assistance to the divisions.   d. Serve as an ex officio member of all commissions or councils within the department.   e. Serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the human rights board.   f. Solicit and accept gifts and grants on behalf of the department and each commission or council and administer such gifts and grants in accordance with the terms thereof.   g. Enter into contracts with public and private individuals and entities to conduct the business and achieve the objectives of the department and each commission or council.   h. Issue an annual report to the governor and general assembly no later than November 1 of each year concerning the operations of the department. However, the division of criminal and juvenile justice planning and the division of community action agencies shall submit annual reports as specified in this chapter.   i. Seek to implement the comprehensive strategic plan approved by the board under section 216A.3.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1202  C87, §601K.2  88 Acts, ch 1158, §95; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §3  C93, §216A.2  95 Acts, ch 212, §9; 99 Acts, ch 201, §10, 11; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §205; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §102, 170; 2014 Acts, ch 1092, §46  Referred to in §216A.133
IA Code § 216A.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.3 - Human rights board.

216A.3 Human rights board.   1. A human rights board is created within the department of human rights.   2. The board shall consist of sixteen members, including eleven voting members and five nonvoting members and determined as follows:   a. The voting members shall consist of nine voting members selected by each of the permanent commissions within the department, and two voting members, appointed by the governor. For purposes of this paragraph “a”, “permanent commissions” means the commission of Latino affairs, commission on the status of women, commission of persons with disabilities, commission on community action agencies, commission of deaf services, justice advisory board, commission on the status of African Americans, commission of Asian and Pacific Islander affairs, and commission of Native American affairs. The term of office for voting members is four years.   b. The nonvoting members shall consist of the department director, two state representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and one by the minority leader of the house of representatives, and two state senators, one appointed by the majority leader of the senate and one by the minority leader of the senate.   3. A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting members present is necessary for any substantive action taken by the board. The board shall select a chairperson from the voting members of the board. The board shall meet not less than four times a year.   4. The board shall have the following duties:   a. Develop and monitor implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan to remove barriers for underrepresented populations and, in doing so, to increase Iowa’s productivity and inclusivity, including performance measures and benchmarks.   b. Approve, disapprove, amend, or modify the budget recommended by the department director for the operation of the department, subject to the budget requirements pursuant to chapter 8.   c. Adopt administrative rules pursuant to chapter 17A, upon the recommendation of the department director, for the operation of the department.   d. By November 1 of each year, approve the department report to the general assembly and the governor that covers activities during the preceding fiscal year.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1203  C87, §601K.3  88 Acts, ch 1277, §28; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §4  C93, §216A.3  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §103, 170; 2010 Acts, ch 1189, §44; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §18; 2019 Acts, ch 156, §1  Referred to in §216A.2
IA Code § 216A.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.4 - Definitions.

216A.4 Definitions.   For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Board” means the human rights board.   2. “Department” means the department of human rights.   3. “Department director” means the director of the department of human rights.   4. “Underrepresented” means the historical marginalization of populations or groups in the United States and Iowa, including but not limited to African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders, persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, persons with disabilities, Latinos, Native Americans, women, persons who have low socioeconomic status, at-risk youth, and adults or juveniles with a criminal history.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1204  C87, §601K.4  90 Acts, ch 1180, §5  C93, §216A.4  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §104, 170
IA Code § 216A.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.5 - Repeal.

216A.5 Repeal. Repealed by 97 Acts, ch 52, §1.
IA Code § 216A.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.6 - Confidentiality of individual client advocacy records.

216A.6 Confidentiality of individual client advocacy records.   1. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:   a. “Advocacy services” means services in which a department staff member writes or speaks in support of a client or a client’s cause or refers a person to another service to help alleviate or solve a problem.   b. “Individual client advocacy records” means those files or records which pertain to problems divulged by a client to the department or any related papers or records which are released to the department about a client for the purpose of assisting the client.   2. Information pertaining to clients receiving advocacy services shall be held confidential, including but not limited to the following:   a. Names and addresses of clients receiving advocacy services.   b. Information about a client reported on the initial advocacy intake form and all documents, information, or other material relating to the advocacy issues or to the client which could identify the client, or divulge information about the client.   c. Information concerning the social or economic conditions or circumstances of particular clients who are receiving or have received advocacy services.   d. Department, or division, or office evaluations of information about a person seeking or receiving advocacy services.   e. Medical or psychiatric data, including diagnoses and past histories of disease or disability, concerning a person seeking or receiving advocacy services.   f. Legal data, including records which represent or constitute the work product of an attorney, which are related to a person seeking or receiving advocacy services.   3. Information described in subsection 2 shall not be disclosed or used by any person or agency except for purposes of administration of advocacy services, and shall not be disclosed to or used by a person or agency outside the department except upon consent of the client as evidenced by a signed release.   4. This section does not restrict the disclosure or use of information regarding the cost, purpose, number of clients served or assisted, and results of an advocacy program administered by the department, and other general and statistical information, so long as the information does not identify particular clients or persons provided with advocacy services.  88 Acts, ch 1106, §1  C89, §601K.6  C93, §216A.6  2011 Acts, ch 34, §48
IA Code § 216A.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.7 - Access to information.

216A.7 Access to information.   Upon request of the director or a commission, council, or administrator of a division of the department, all boards, agencies, departments, and offices of the state shall make available nonconfidential information, records, data, and statistics which are relevant to the populations served by the offices, councils, and commissions of the department.  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §105, 170
IA Code § 216A.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.11 - Definitions.

216A.11 Definitions.   For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Commission” means the commission of Latino affairs.   2. “Office” means the office of Latino affairs of the department of human rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1205  C87, §601K.11  90 Acts, ch 1180, §6  C93, §216A.11  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §106, 107, 170
IA Code § 216A.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.12 - Commission of Latino affairs established.

216A.12 Commission of Latino affairs established.   1. The commission of Latino affairs consists of seven members, appointed by the governor, and subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. Commission members shall be appointed in compliance with sections 69.16 and 69.16A. Commission members shall reside in the state.   2. The members of the commission shall be appointed during the month of June and shall serve for staggered four-year terms which shall begin and end pursuant to section 69.19. Members appointed shall continue to serve until their respective successors are appointed. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the original appointing authority and in the manner of the original appointments. Members shall receive actual expenses incurred while serving in their official capacity. Members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.   3. The commission shall select from its membership a chairperson and other officers as it deems necessary and shall meet at least quarterly each fiscal year. A majority of the members currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the currently appointed members is necessary for any substantive action taken by the commission. A member shall not vote on any action if the member has a conflict of interest on the matter, and a statement by the member of a conflict of interest shall be conclusive for this purpose.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1206  C87, §601K.12  87 Acts, ch 115, §71; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §7; 91 Acts, ch 50, §1  C93, §216A.12  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §108, 170; 2010 Acts, ch 1189, §45
IA Code § 216A.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.13 - Commission of Latino affairs — duties.

216A.13 Commission of Latino affairs — duties.   The commission shall have the following duties:   1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the Latino population of this state.   2. Serve as liaison between the department of human rights and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.   3. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary.   4. Recommend legislative and executive action to the governor and general assembly.   5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1207  C87, §601K.13  C93, §216A.13  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §109, 170  See also §216A.15
IA Code § 216A.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.14 - Office of Latino affairs — duties.

216A.14 Office of Latino affairs — duties.   The office of Latino affairs is established and shall do the following:   1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for Latino persons.   2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of Latino persons in participating fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the state, and by providing direct assistance to those who request it.   3. Develop, coordinate, and assist other public organizations which serve Latino persons.   4. Serve as an information clearinghouse on programs and agencies operating to assist Latino persons.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1208  C87, §601K.14  90 Acts, ch 1180, §8  C93, §216A.14  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §110, 170
IA Code § 216A.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.15 - Duties.

216A.15 Duties.   The commission shall:   1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the Latino population of this state.   2. Serve as liaison between the office and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.   3. Recommend to the board for adoption rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and office.   4. Recommend to the department director policies and programs for the office.   5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1209  C87, §601K.15  90 Acts, ch 1180, §9  C93, §216A.15  2004 Acts, ch 1062, §1; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §111, 170  See also §216A.13
IA Code § 216A.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.16 - Powers.

216A.16 Powers. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170  .
IA Code § 216A.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.17 - Report.

216A.17 Report. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.51 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.51 - Definitions.

216A.51 Definitions.   For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Commission” means the commission on the status of women.   2. “Office” means the office on the status of women of the department of human rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1221  C87, §601K.51  87 Acts, ch 115, §2  C93, §216A.51  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §112, 113, 170
IA Code § 216A.52 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.52 - Office on the status of women.

216A.52 Office on the status of women.   The office on the status of women is established, and shall do the following:   1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for women and girls.   2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of women and girls in participating fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the state, and provide direct assistance to individuals who request it.   3. Serve as a clearinghouse on programs and agencies operating to assist women and girls.   4. Develop, coordinate, and assist other public or private organizations which serve women and girls.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1222  C87, §601K.52  88 Acts, ch 1150, §2; 90 Acts, ch 1223, §30  C93, §216A.52  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §114, 170
IA Code § 216A.53 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.53 - Commission on the status of women established.

216A.53 Commission on the status of women established.   1. The commission on the status of women is established and shall consist of seven voting members who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32, and shall represent a cross section of the citizens of the state. All members shall reside in the state.   2. The term of office for voting members is four years. Terms shall be staggered. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed. Vacancies in voting membership positions on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Voting members of the commission may receive a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 and shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while serving in their official capacity, subject to statutory limits.   3. Members of the commission shall appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson and any other officers as the commission deems necessary. The commission shall meet at least quarterly during each fiscal year. A majority of the voting members currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum. A quorum of the members shall be required for the conduct of business of the commission, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the currently appointed voting members is necessary for any substantive action taken by the commission. A member shall not vote on any action if the member has a conflict of interest on the matter, and a statement by the member of a conflict of interest shall be conclusive for this purpose.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1223  C87, §601K.53  88 Acts, ch 1150, §3  C93, §216A.53  2008 Acts, ch 1156, §27, 58; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §115, 170
IA Code § 216A.54 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.54 - Commission powers and duties.

216A.54 Commission powers and duties.   The commission shall have the following powers and duties:   1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the women and girls of this state.   2. Serve as liaison between the office and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.   3. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and office.   4. Recommend legislative and executive action to the governor and general assembly.   5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1224  C87, §601K.54  88 Acts, ch 1150, §4; 90 Acts, ch 1256, §52  C93, §216A.54  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §116, 170
IA Code § 216A.55 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.55 - Objectives of commission.

216A.55 Objectives of commission. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170  .
IA Code § 216A.56 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.56 - Employees and responsibility.

216A.56 Employees and responsibility. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.57 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.57 - Duties.

216A.57 Duties. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.58 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.58 - Additional authority.

216A.58 Additional authority. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.59 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.59 - Access to information.

216A.59 Access to information. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.60 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.60 - Annual report.

216A.60 Annual report. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.71 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.71 - Definitions.

216A.71 Definitions.   For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Commission” means the commission of persons with disabilities.   2. “Office” means the office of persons with disabilities of the department of human rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1231  C87, §601K.71  C93, §216A.71  95 Acts, ch 212, §10; 99 Acts, ch 201, §12; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §117, 118, 170
IA Code § 216A.72 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.72 - Office of persons with disabilities.

216A.72 Office of persons with disabilities.   The office of persons with disabilities is established, and shall do all of the following:   1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for persons with disabilities.   2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of persons with disabilities in participating fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the state, and provide direct assistance to individuals who request it.   3. Develop, coordinate, and assist other public or private organizations which serve persons with disabilities.   4. Serve as an information clearinghouse on programs and agencies operating to assist persons with disabilities.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1232  C87, §601K.72  C93, §216A.72  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §119, 170
IA Code § 216A.73 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.73 - Ex officio members.

216A.73 Ex officio members. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.74 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.74 - Commission of persons with disabilities established.

216A.74 Commission of persons with disabilities established.   1. The commission of persons with disabilities is established and shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. A majority of the commission shall be persons with disabilities. All members shall reside in the state.   2. Members of the commission shall serve four-year staggered terms which shall begin and end pursuant to section 69.19. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Voting members shall receive actual expenses incurred while serving in their official capacity, subject to statutory limits. Voting members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.   3. Members of the commission shall appoint a chairperson. The commission shall meet at least quarterly during each fiscal year. A majority of the voting members currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum. A quorum shall be required for the conduct of business of the commission, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the currently appointed voting members is necessary for any substantive action taken by the commission. A member shall not vote on any action if the member has a conflict of interest on the matter, and a statement by the member of a conflict of interest shall be conclusive for this purpose.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1234  C87, §601K.74  C93, §216A.74  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §120, 170