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IA Code § 216A.75 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.75 - Commission powers and duties.

216A.75 Commission powers and duties.   The commission shall have the following powers and duties:   1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of persons with disabilities in this state.   2. Serve as liaisons 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, §1235  C87, §601K.75  C93, §216A.75  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §121, 170
IA Code § 216A.76 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.76 - Officers.

216A.76 Officers. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170  .
IA Code § 216A.77 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.77 - Duties.

216A.77 Duties. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.78 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.78 - Administrator.

216A.78 Administrator. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.79 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.79 - Gifts, grants, or donations.

216A.79 Gifts, grants, or donations. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.91 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.91 - Definitions.

216A.91 Definitions.   For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division of community action agencies of the department of human rights.   2. “Commission” means the commission on community action agencies.   3. “Community action agency” means a public agency or a private nonprofit agency which is authorized under its charter or bylaws to receive funds to administer community action programs and is designated by the governor to receive and administer the funds.   4. “Community action program” means a program conducted by a community action agency which includes projects to provide a range of services to improve the conditions of poverty in the area served by the community action agency.   5. “Delegate agency” means a subgrantee or contractor selected by the community action agency.   6. “Division” means the division of community action agencies of the department of human rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1240  C87, §601K.91  90 Acts, ch 1242, §1  C93, §216A.91  Referred to in §23A.2, 256I.8
IA Code § 216A.92 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.92 - Division of community action agencies.

216A.92 Division of community action agencies.   1. The division of community action agencies is established. The purpose of the division of community action agencies is to strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts to develop the full potential of each citizen by recognizing certain community action agencies and supporting certain community-based programs delivered by community action agencies.   2. The division shall do all of the following:   a. Provide financial assistance for community action agencies to implement community action programs, as permitted by the community service block grant and subject to the funding made available for the program.   b. Administer the community services block grant, the low-income energy assistance block grants, department of energy funds for weatherization, and other possible funding sources. If a political subdivision is the community action agency, the financial assistance shall be allocated to the political subdivision.   c. Implement accountability measures for its programs and require regular reporting on the measures by the community action agencies.   d. Issue an annual report to the governor and general assembly by July 1 of each year.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1241  C87, §601K.92  90 Acts, ch 1242, §2  C93, §216A.92  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §122, 170
IA Code § 216A.92A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.92A - Commission established.

216A.92A Commission established.   1. The commission on community action agencies is created, composed of nine members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. The membership of the commission shall reflect the composition of local community action agency boards as follows:   a. One-third of the members shall be elected officials.   b. One-third of the members shall be representatives of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, and educational organizations, or other major interest groups.   c. One-third of the members shall be persons who, according to federal guidelines, have incomes at or below one hundred eighty-five percent of poverty level.   2. Commission members shall serve three-year terms which shall begin and end pursuant to section 69.19, and shall serve the entire term even if the member experiences a change in the status which resulted in their appointment under subsection 1. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the original appointment. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed. Members of the commission shall receive actual expenses for their services. Members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6. Members as specified under subsection 1, paragraph “c”, however, shall receive per diem compensation as provided in section 7E.6 and actual expenses. The membership of the commission shall also comply with the political party affiliation and gender balance requirements of sections 69.16 and 69.16A.   3. The commission shall select from its membership a chairperson and other officers as it deems necessary. The commission shall meet no less than four times per year. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.  90 Acts, ch 1242, §3  C91, §601K.92A  92 Acts, ch 1237, §13  C93, §216A.92A  99 Acts, ch 201, §13; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §123, 124, 170  Referred to in §541A.5  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 216A.92B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.92B - Commission powers and duties.

216A.92B Commission powers and duties.   The commission shall have the following powers and duties:   1. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and division.   2. Supervise the collection of data regarding the scope of services provided by the community action agencies.   3. Serve as liaisons between the division and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.   4. Make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly for executive and legislative action designed to improve the status of low-income persons in the state.   5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.  90 Acts, ch 1242, §4  C91, §601K.92B  C93, §216A.92B  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §125, 170
IA Code § 216A.93 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.93 - Establishment of community action agencies.

216A.93 Establishment of community action agencies.   The division shall recognize and assist in the designation of certain community action agencies to assist in the delivery of community action programs. These programs shall include but not be limited to outreach, community services block grant, low-income energy assistance, and weatherization programs. If a community action agency is in effect and currently serving an area, that community action agency shall become the designated community action agency for that area. If any geographic area of the state ceases to be served by a designated community action agency, the division may solicit applications and assist the governor in designating a community action agency for that area in accordance with current community services block grant requirements.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1242  C87, §601K.93  C93, §216A.93  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §126, 170  Referred to in §423.3
IA Code § 216A.94 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.94 - Community action agency board.

216A.94 Community action agency board.   1. A recognized community action agency shall be governed by a board of directors composed of at least nine members. The board membership shall be as follows:   a. One-third of the members of the board shall be elected public officials currently holding office or their representatives. However, if the number of elected officials available and willing to serve is less than one-third of the membership of the board, the membership of the board consisting of appointive public officials may be counted as fulfilling the requirement that one-third of the members of the board be elected public officials.   b. At least one-third of the members of the board shall be chosen in accordance with procedures established by the community action agency to assure representation of the poor in an area served by the agency.   c. The remainder of the members of the board shall be members of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education, or other major groups or interests in the community.   2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a public agency shall establish an advisory board to assist the governing board in meeting the requirements of section 216A.95. The advisory board shall be composed of the same type of membership as a board of directors for community action agencies under subsection 1. In addition, the advisory board of the community action agency shall have the sole authority to determine annual program budget requests.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1243  C87, §601K.94  87 Acts, ch 115, §73; 90 Acts, ch 1242, §5  C93, §216A.94  93 Acts, ch 56, §1; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §127, 170
IA Code § 216A.95 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.95 - Duties of board.

216A.95 Duties of board.   1. The governing board or advisory board shall fully participate in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs to serve low-income communities.   2. The governing board may:   a. Own, purchase, and dispose of property necessary for the operation of the community action agency.   b. Receive and administer funds and contributions from private or public sources which may be used to support community action programs.   c. Receive and administer funds from a federal or state assistance program pursuant to which a community action agency could serve as a grantee, a contractor, or a sponsor of a project appropriate for inclusion in a community action program.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1244  C87, §601K.95  C93, §216A.95  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §128, 170  Referred to in §216A.94
IA Code § 216A.96 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.96 - Duties of community action agency.

216A.96 Duties of community action agency.   A community action agency shall:   1. Plan and implement strategies to alleviate the conditions of poverty and encourage self-sufficiency for citizens in its service area and in Iowa. In doing so, an agency shall plan for a community action program by establishing priorities among projects, activities, and areas to provide for the most efficient use of possible resources.   2. Obtain and administer assistance from available sources on a common or cooperative basis, in an attempt to provide additional opportunities to low-income persons.   3. Establish effective procedures by which the concerned low-income persons and area residents may influence the community action programs affecting them by providing for methods of participation in the implementation of the community action programs and by providing technical support to assist persons to secure assistance available from public and private sources.   4. Encourage and support self-help, volunteer, business, labor, and other groups and organizations to assist public officials and agencies in supporting a community action program by providing private resources, developing new employment opportunities, encouraging investments in areas of concentrated poverty, and providing methods by which low-income persons can work with private organizations, businesses, and institutions in seeking solutions to problems of common concern.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1245  C87, §601K.96  C93, §216A.96  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §129, 130, 170; 2011 Acts, ch 34, §49
IA Code § 216A.97 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.97 - Administration.

216A.97 Administration.   A community action agency may administer the components of a community action program when the program is consistent with plans and purposes and applicable law. The community action programs may be projects which are eligible for assistance from any source. The programs shall be developed to meet local needs and may be designed to meet eligibility standards of a federal or state program.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1246  C87, §601K.97  C93, §216A.97  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §131, 170; 2011 Acts, ch 34, §50
IA Code § 216A.98 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.98 - Audit.

216A.98 Audit.   Each community action agency shall be audited annually but shall not be required to obtain a duplicate audit to meet the requirements of this section. In lieu of an audit by the auditor of state, the community action agency may contract with or employ a certified public accountant to conduct the audit, pursuant to the applicable terms and conditions prescribed by sections 11.6, 11.14, and 11.19 and an audit format prescribed by the auditor of state. Copies of each audit shall be furnished to the division in a manner prescribed by the division.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1247  C87, §601K.98  89 Acts, ch 264, §9  C93, §216A.98  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §132, 170; 2011 Acts, ch 75, §36
IA Code § 216A.99 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.99 - Allocation of financial assistance.

216A.99 Allocation of financial assistance.   1. The administrator shall provide financial assistance for community action agencies to implement community action programs, as permitted by the community service block grant, administer the low-income energy assistance block grants, department of energy funds for weatherization received in Iowa, and other possible funding sources.   2. If a political subdivision is the agency, the financial assistance shall be allocated to the political subdivision.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1248  C87, §601K.99  C93, §216A.99  2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 216A.101 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.101 - Emergency weatherization fund.

216A.101 Emergency weatherization fund. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.102 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.102 - Energy crisis fund.

216A.102 Energy crisis fund.   1. An energy crisis fund is created in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be used to assist low-income families who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program to avoid loss of essential heating.   2. The fund may receive moneys including, but not limited to, the following:   a. Moneys appropriated by the general assembly for the fund.   b. After July 1, 1988, unclaimed patronage dividends of electric cooperative corporations or associations shall be applied to the fund following the time specified in section 556.12 for claiming the dividend from the holder.   c. The fund may also receive contributions from customer contribution funds established under section 476.66.   3. Under rules developed by the division of community action agencies of the department of human rights and adopted by the board, the fund may be used to negotiate reconnection of essential utility services with the energy provider.  88 Acts, ch 1175, §6  C89, §601K.102  91 Acts, ch 270, §6  C93, §216A.102  2002 Acts, ch 1119, §146; 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §14, 33; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §133, 170
IA Code § 216A.103 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.103 - Iowa affordable heating program established.

216A.103 Iowa affordable heating program established. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.104 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.104 - Energy utility assessment and resolution program.

216A.104 Energy utility assessment and resolution program.   1. The general assembly finds that provision of assistance to prevent utility disconnections will also prevent the development of public health risks due to such disconnections. The division shall establish an energy utility assessment and resolution program administered by each community action agency for persons with low incomes who have or need a deferred payment agreement or are in need of an emergency fuel delivery to address home energy utility costs.   2. A person must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible for the program:   a. The person is eligible for the federal low-income home energy assistance program.   b. The person is a residential customer of an energy utility approved for the program by the division.   c. The person has or is in need of a deferred payment agreement to address the person’s home energy utility costs.   d. The person is able to maintain or regain residential energy utility service in the person’s own name.   e. The person provides the information necessary to determine the person’s eligibility for the program.   f. The person complies with other eligibility requirements adopted in rules by the division.   3. The program components shall include but are not limited to all of the following:   a. Analysis of a program participant’s current financial situation.   b. Review of a program participant’s resource and money management options.   c. Skills development and assistance for a program participant in negotiating a deferred payment agreement with the participant’s energy utility.   d. Development of a written household energy affordability plan.   e. Provision of energy conservation training and assistance.   f. A requirement that a program participant must make uninterrupted, regular utility payments while participating in the program.  2007 Acts, ch 218, §136; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §134, 170
IA Code § 216A.111 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.111 - Definitions.

216A.111 Definitions.   For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Commission” means the commission of deaf services.   2. “Office” means the office of deaf services of the department of human rights.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1250  C87, §601K.111  C93, §216A.111  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §136, 137, 170
IA Code § 216A.112 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.112 - Office of deaf services.

216A.112 Office of deaf services.   The office of deaf services is established, and shall do all of the following:   1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.   2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing 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 who are deaf or hard of hearing.   4. Serve as an information clearinghouse on programs and agencies operating to assist persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1251  C87, §601K.112  87 Acts, ch 58, §1; 87 Acts, ch 115, §74  C93, §216A.112  93 Acts, ch 75, §3; 95 Acts, ch 212, §11; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §138, 170
IA Code § 216A.113 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.113 - Deaf services commission established.

216A.113 Deaf services commission established.   1. The commission of deaf services is established, and shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. Membership of the commission shall include at least four members who are deaf and at least one member who is hard of hearing. All members shall reside in Iowa.   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 may be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as the original appointment. Members shall receive actual expenses incurred while serving in their official capacity, subject to statutory limits. Members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.   3. Members of the commission shall appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson and other officers as the commission deems necessary. The commission shall meet at least quarterly during each fiscal year. A majority of the 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 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, §1252  C87, §601K.113  C93, §216A.113  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §139, 170; 2010 Acts, ch 1193, §42, 80; 2020 Acts, ch 1102, §9  Subsection 1 amended
IA Code § 216A.114 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.114 - Commission powers and duties.

216A.114 Commission powers and duties.   The commission shall have the following powers and duties:   1. Study the changing needs and opportunities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people in this state.   2. Serve as a 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 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, §1253  C87, §601K.114  87 Acts, ch 115, §75; 89 Acts, ch 54, §1  C93, §216A.114  93 Acts, ch 75, §4; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §140, 170
IA Code § 216A.115 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.115 - Powers.

216A.115 Powers. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170  .
IA Code § 216A.116 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.116 - Report.

216A.116 Report. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.117 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.117 - Interpretation services account.

216A.117 Interpretation services account. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.