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Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 24 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 81-24.13 - Availability of Records

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(1)
General.
Agency records are open for public inspection and
			 copying unless otherwise provided by rule or law.
(2)
Confidential records.
The following records may be withheld from public inspection. Records are
			 listed by category, according to the legal basis for withholding them from
			 public inspection.
a. Sealed bids received
			 prior to the time set for public opening of bids. (Iowa Code section
			 72.3)
b. Tax records made available to the agency.
			 (Iowa Code section 422.72)
c. Records which are exempt from disclosure
			 under Iowa Code section
			 22.7.
d. Identifying details in final orders,
			 decisions and opinions to the extent required to prevent a clearly unwarranted
			 invasion of personal privacy or trade secrets under Iowa Code section
			 17A.3(1)
"d."
e. Those
			 portions of agency staff manuals, instructions or other statements issued which
			 set forth criteria or guidelines to be used by agency staff in auditing, in
			 making inspections, in settling commercial disputes or negotiating commercial
			 arrangements, or in the selection or handling of cases, such as operational
			 tactics or allowable tolerances or criteria for the defense, prosecution or
			 settlement of cases, when disclosure of these statements would:
(1) Enable law violators to avoid
			 detection;
(2) Facilitate disregard
			 of requirements imposed by law; or
(3) Give a clearly improper advantage to
			 persons who are in an adverse position to the agency. (See Iowa Code sections
			 17A.2 and
			 17A.3)
f. Audit working papers and audit reports not
			 yet published or filed. (Iowa Code sections
			 11.4(6), 11.17 and rule 81-25.9 (17A,11))
g. Agency personnel records. (Iowa Code
			 section 22.7(11)
			 )
h. Records which constitute
			 attorney work product, attorney-client communications, or which are otherwise
			 privileged. Attorney work product is confidential under Iowa Code sections
			 22.7(4),
			 622.10 and
			 622.11, Iowa R.C.R 122(c), Fed.
			 R. Civ. R 26(b)(3), and case law. Attorney-client communications are
			 confidential under Iowa Code sections
			 622.10 and
			 622.11, the rules of evidence,
			 the Code of Professional Responsibility, and case law.
i. Any other records made confidential by
			 law.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 24 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 81-24.15 - Other Groups of Records

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This rule describes groups of records maintained by the agency other than record systems as defined in 24.2(22). These records are routinely available to the public. However, the agency's files of these records may contain confidential information as discussed in 24.13(22). In addition, the records listed in 24.15(1) to 24.15(3) may contain information about individuals; however, these records are not retrieved by the name of the individual. All records are stored both on paper and in automated data processing systems unless otherwise noted.
(1)
Published audit reports.
Audit reports and supporting working papers may contain information about
			 individuals working for or doing business with the subject of the audit report.
			 This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section
			 11.4. These reports and working
			 papers are stored both on paper and microfiche records.
(2)
Rule-making records.
Rule-making records may contain information about individuals making written or
			 oral comment on proposed rules. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa
			 Code section 17A.4. This information is not
			 stored in an automated data processing system.
(3)
Publications.
Project
			 reports, agency newsletters, brochures, etc., may contain information about
			 individuals, including agency staff or members of agency committees. This
			 information is not stored in an automated data processing system.
(4)
Published materials.
The
			 agency uses many legal and technical publications in its work. The public may
			 inspect these publications upon request. Some of these materials may be
			 protected by copyright law.
(5)
Agency employees' handbook.
The agency employees' handbook
			 does not contain information about individuals.
(6)
Other records.
All other
			 records that are not exempted from disclosure by law.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 24 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 81-24.16 - Data Processing Systems

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All data processing systems used by the agency for record systems described in 24.14(22) may permit the comparison of personally identifiable information in one record system with personally identifiable information in another record system.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 24 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 81-24.17 - Applicability

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This chapter does not:
1. Require the agency to index or retrieve
			 records which contain information about individuals by that person's name or
			 other personal identifier
2. Make
			 available to the general public records which would otherwise not be available
			 under the public records law, Iowa Code chapter 22.
3. Govern the maintenance or disclosure of,
			 notification of or access to, records in the possession of the agency which are
			 governed by the rules of another agency.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.1 - Auditor of State

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The auditor of state is a constitutional officer of the state of Iowa, as provided by Article IV, Section 22 of the Constitution of Iowa, as amended in 1972 which provides for the election of the auditor of state by the electorate of Iowa.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.3 - Location of Office

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The offices of the auditor of state of Iowa are located at the seat of government at Des Moines, Iowa 50319, and are available to the public during prescribed office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by special appointment in cases of necessity.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.4 - Distribution of Duties

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The office of auditor of state has three principal divisions,
				namely:
(1) The administrative
			 division, under the direct control of the auditor of state, assisted by a
			 deputy and administrative assistants, which exercises control and supervision
			 of all activities of the auditor's office.
(2) The financial audit division, supervised
			 and directed by a deputy appointed by the auditor of state, which is charged
			 with the responsibilities of annual audit of all agencies of the state
			 receiving or expending state funds, as well as audits of local governments such
			 as counties, cities and schools as provided by statute. This division also
			 performs reaudits and provides technical assistance to private citizens, CPA
			 firms, government officials and other governmental agencies.
(3) The performance investigation division,
			 directed by a supervisor appointed by the auditor of state, which is charged
			 with the responsibilities of conducting performance audits of state agencies,
			 investigating suspected embezzlements, and conducting special studies as
			 provided by statute.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.7 - Staffing

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Each of the divisions and agencies of the auditor's office is
				staffed by auditors and assistants appointed by the auditor of state, as
				provided for by Iowa Code section 11.31, and other personnel necessary to
				fulfill the requirements of the auditor's office.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.8 - Annual Audit

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The statutes of Iowa provide for annual audit of all state
				offices and departments of the state and the counties and cities and city
				offices, merged areas and educational agencies and all school districts and
				school offices except that cities having a population of less than 2,000 shall
				be examined as otherwise provided.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.9 - Reports of Audit

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Verified reports of audit are filed at the office of the auditor of state, with the officer or agency audited, the county auditor and board of supervisors of the county audited and the mayor and council of a city audited and with the superintendent and directors of all schools involved.
(1) All reports of audit are
			 open to public inspection after publication and filing by the auditor A limited
			 number of copies of reports of audit are available to the public and news
			 media.
(2) Preliminary information
			 of investigations or audit are not disclosed except as provided by law. There
			 is to be no disclosure of results of investigation or report of audit until
			 after the officer or agency involved has been notified and furnished a verified
			 copy of such audit. Reports of audit are published by the auditor of state by
			 forwarding a verified copy thereof to the officer or officers of the agency
			 audited. Notice that a report of audit has been published is forwarded
			 immediately thereafter to each newspaper, radio station and television station
			 located in the county, municipality or school district involved.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.10 - Declaratory Orders

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A petition for a declaratory order may be filed in writing by competent persons as to the applicability as to any statutory provision, rule or other written statement of law or policy provision or order of the auditor of state. Petitions for a declaratory order shall state the statutory provision, rule or other written statement of law or policy decision or order of the auditor of state in question and shall contain a full statement of the facts being submitted for the auditor of state's consideration.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 25 - Organization and Procedures › Rule 81-25.11 - Informal Settlement

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Informal settlement of controversies that may culminate in contested cases are encouraged. Parties to a controversy may arrange and consent to a meeting for informal settlement of pending controversy. Arrangements therefor may be petitioned for in writing by either party. The time and place for hearing of petition for informal settlement shall be fixed by the agency involved or by mutual consent of the parties thereto.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 26 - Certification of Accounting Systems › Rule 81-26.1 - Application

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The governor or any state agency, prior to awarding a grant or purchase of services contract to a private agency who is to be awarded grants exceeding $150,000 in the aggregate during the fiscal year, shall obtain from the auditor of state, a certification stating that the grantee or contractor has an accounting system adequate to effect compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant or contract.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 26 - Certification of Accounting Systems › Rule 81-26.2 - Requests to Auditor

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(1) All requests
			 for certification of the accounting system shall be made in writing to the
			 auditor of state on Form P.S.I, provided by the auditor, or
			 facsimile.
(2) Requests for
			 certification of the accounting system may originate from either the grantee,
			 contractor or the awarding agency.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 26 - Certification of Accounting Systems › Rule 81-26.3 - Investigation

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(1) The investigation shall be conducted by
			 the auditor of state or under the supervision of the auditor of state in
			 accordance with the AU Sections 641 and 9641 of the Codification of Statements
			 of Auditing Standards, issued by the American Institute of Certified Public
			 Accountants, as effective January 22, 1980.
(2) Wherever the grantee or contractor has
			 retained a CPA, the auditor shall rely to the fullest extent possible on the
			 work of the certified public accountant.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 26 - Certification of Accounting Systems › Rule 81-26.4 - Approval

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(1) The auditor of state will make the final
			 determination whether or not an accounting system shall be approved.
(2) The auditor of state shall advise the
			 requesting agency of approval or disapproval within 30 days from the filing of
			 the request.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 26 - Certification of Accounting Systems › Rule 81-26.5 - Appeals

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(1) The grantee or contractor may appeal the
			 decision of the auditor of state to the auditor within ten days of the
			 auditor's notification. The appeal will be reviewed with the grantor and
			 grantee within ten days.
(2) The
			 auditor shall certify the adequacy of the accounting system after the grantee
			 or contractor has corrected the specific deficiencies noted in the
			 disapproval.
(3) The auditor shall
			 not impose any unreasonable record-keeping requirements on the grantee or
			 contractor, nor require additional personnel for improved internal controls
			 whenever the costs would exceed the benefits derived from such
			 controls.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 27 - Agency Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 81-27.5 - Public Participation

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(1)
Written
			 comments.
Strike the words "(identify office and address)
			 or".
(5)
Accessibility,
In lieu of the words "(designate office and
			 telephone number)", insert "the office of auditor of state at
			 (515)281-5834".
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 27 - Agency Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 81-27.6 - Regulatory Analysis

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(2)
Mailing
			 list.
In lieu of the words "(designate office)", insert "the Office of
			 Auditor of State, State Capitol Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319".
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 27 - Agency Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 81-27.10 - Exemption From Public Rule-making Procedures

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(2)
Categories exempt.
In lieu of the words "(List here narrowly
			 drawn classes of rules where such an exemption is justified and a brief
			 statement of the reasons for exempting each of them.)", insert the following:
"a. Rules which are mandated by federal law
			 or regulation in any situation where the auditor of state has no option but to
			 adopt specified rules or where federal funding is contingent upon the adoption
			 of the rules;
"b. Rules which
			 implement recent legislation when a statute provides for the usual notice and
			 public participation requirements;
"c. Rules which confer a benefit or remove a
			 restriction on the public or some segment of the public;
"d. Rules which are necessary because of
			 imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare; and
"e. Nonsubstantive rules intended to correct
			 typographical errors, incorrect citations or other errors in existing
			 rules."
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 81 - Auditor of State › Chapter 27 - Agency Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 81-27.11 - Concise Statement of Reasons

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(1)
General.
In lieu of the words "(specify the office and
			 address)", insert "the Office of Auditor of State, State Capitol Building, Des
			 Moines, Iowa 50319".
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 1 - Organization and Operation › Rule 101-1.1 - Composition and Purpose

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The Iowa beef cattle producers association is doing business as
				the Iowa beef industry council. The Iowa beef industry council provides
				oversight to the "executive committee" referred to in Iowa Code section 181.3.
				The executive committee consists often members, two of whom serve ex officio
				and five of whom are elected and three who are appointed by the respective
				parties listed in that section. The council engages in market development for
				beef cattle and veal calves and their products, advances public relations for
				the beef cattle and veal calf industry, and administers the state assessment on
				beef cattle and veal calf sales imposed in Iowa Code chapter 181. This rule is
				intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 181.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 1 - Organization and Operation › Rule 101-1.2 - Officers

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The officers of the Iowa beef industry council shall be as
				follows: Chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer and at large. Each officer
				shall be elected by a vote of the council. A term of office is one year.
(1) The chair shall set the date for
			 meetings, preside at meetings, and sign vouchers and other documents as
			 approved by the council.
(2) The
			 vice chair shall act in the chair's place when the chair is unable to
			 act.
(3) The secretary shall
			 supervise the preparation of minutes of meetings.
(4) The treasurer shall supervise the
			 financial records and financial reports of the cattle and veal calf
			 fund.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 1 - Organization and Operation › Rule 101-1.7 - Forms

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The following forms are available at the council office without charge:
(1)
Transmittal form.
This form is used to accompany the receipt of checkoff moneys to the council.
(2)
Refund application form.
This form must accompany any request for refund of checkoff moneys remitted.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 2 - Rules of Practice › Rule 101-2.1 - Public Information

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The public is invited to obtain information or make informal
				requests of the council by addressing these matters, either orally or in
				writing, to the Iowa Beef Industry Council, P.O. Box 451, Ames, Iowa 50010; or
				at 2055 Ironwood Court, Ames, Iowa 50014.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 2 - Rules of Practice › Rule 101-2.2 - Informal Settlement of Controversies

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Every possible attempt will be made to handle all complaints and controversies, whether raised by the council or by members of the public, in an informal manner
(1)  In cases of a routine nature, the executive director or chair shall attempt to settle the matter.
(2) In cases not of a routine nature, or in cases in which the efforts of the executive director or chair are unsuccessful, the council itself shall act to resolve the matter
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 2 - Rules of Practice › Rule 101-2.3 - Declaratory Rulings

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On petition by an interested party who is aggrieved or
				adversely affected by the question contained in the petition, the council may
				issue a declaratory ruling with respect to the interpretation or applicability
				of any statutory provision, rule, or other written statement of the law or
				policy, decision, or order of the council.
(1) Petition shall be entitled "PETITION FOR
			 DECLARATORY RULING" and shall include the name and address of all petitioners.
			 The body of the petition must state the precise factual situation involved, the
			 exact question to which an answer is desired, and the exact words, passages,
			 sentences, or paragraphs which are the subject of inquiry.
(2) The petition shall be filed at the office
			 of the council at 2055 Ironwood Court, Ames, Iowa 50014; or by mail to P.O. Box
			 451, Ames, Iowa 50010.
(3) The
			 council will refuse to issue a declaratory ruling if the petition does not
			 state with enough specificity the factual situation or the question presented;
			 if the issuance of the ruling would not be in the best interests of the public;
			 or for any other reason it deems just and proper.
(4) The council shall issue a ruling or
			 dismiss the petition within 60 days of the filing of the petition except that
			 when additional information is requested, the ruling shall be issued within 60
			 days following receipt of the requested information. If the requested
			 information is not provided within 30 days of receipt of the request, the
			 petitioner will be deemed to have withdrawn the petition.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 2 - Rules of Practice › Rule 101-2.4 - Petition for Adoption of Rules

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An interested person may file with the council a written
				request that the council adopt, amend, or repeal a rule. The petition shall be
				addressed to the Iowa Beef Industry Council, P.O. Box 451, Ames, Iowa 50010,
				and shall include:
1. The names of
			 those requesting the change.
2. The
			 proposed rule or present rule as it would read following the desired
			 amendment.
3. The reason for the
			 proposed rule or amendment.
4. The
			 statutory authority for the proposed rule or amendment.
Within 60 days following receipt of the petition, the council
				shall either deny the petition in writing on the merits, stating its reasons
				for denial, or initiate rule-making proceedings.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 3 - State Assessment on Beef Sales › Rule 101-3.1 - Collection of Assessment

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All persons required to pay the state assessment under Iowa
				Code chapter 181 must remit to the council all assessments collected during any
				calendar month by the fifteenth of the month following the end of the prior
				reporting period in which the cattle were sold pursuant to Iowa Code section
				181.11(1).
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 3 - State Assessment on Beef Sales › Rule 101-3.2 - Refunds

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Refunds shall be paid by the council to any person from whom
				the state assessment is collected, upon timely application to the council as
				prescribed in Iowa Code section 181.12.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 3 - State Assessment on Beef Sales › Rule 101-3.3 - Applicable Dates

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A refund application is considered "filed" when made within 90
				days after the assessment's collection:
(1) If mailed, on the date it is postmarked
			 by the United States mail in an envelope addressed to the Iowa Beef Industry
			 Council at the council office.
(2)
			 If not mailed, on the date it is received at the council office.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 3 - State Assessment on Beef Sales › Rule 101-3.4 - Reinstatement of State Assessment

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The state assessment collected pursuant to Iowa Code chapter
				181 is reinstated effective March 1, 2017. All state assessment remittances
				shall be paid by the fifteenth of the month following the end of the prior
				reporting period in which the cattle were sold pursuant to Iowa Code section
				181.11(1).
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 4 - Election of Members › Rule 101-4.2 - Contents of Petition

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Nomination petitions shall contain the following:
1. Nominee's full name and address.
2. Statement of nominee's producer status.
3. Signature of 50 producers on petition.
4. Address of all producers signing petition.
5. Statement that all signatories are producers.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 4 - Election of Members › Rule 101-4.4 - Absentee Ballot

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Requests for absentee ballots may be made by producers by
				telephone, in person, or in writing to the Executive Director of the Iowa Beef
				Industry Council, P.O. Box 451, Ames, Iowa 50010; or at 2055 Ironwood Court,
				Ames, Iowa 50014.
(1) Absentee ballots
			 shall be returned to the executive director of the Iowa beef industry council,
			 and if returned by mail, shall be mailed with proper postage to the Executive
			 Director of the Iowa Beef Industry Council, P.O. Box 451, Ames, Iowa
			 50010.
(2) Reserved.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 5 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 101-5.1 - Definitions

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As used in this chapter:
"Agency"
in these rules means the Iowa beef
				industry council.
"Cattle"
means any live domesticated bovine
				animal regardless of age.
"Producer"
means any person who owns or
				acquires ownership of cattle in this state. However, a person shall not be
				considered a producer if any of the following apply:
1. The person's only share in the proceeds of
			 a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service
			 fee.
2. The person acquired
			 ownership of cattle to facilitate the transfer of ownership of such cattle from
			 the seller to a third party; resold such cattle no later than ten days from the
			 date on which the person acquired ownership; and certified as required by the
			 rules adopted by the executive committee.
"Purchase"
occurs when a purchaser enters into
				a verbal or written agreement with a producer to accept delivery of cattle from
				the producer.
"Purchaser"
means a person who purchases
				cattle from a producer.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 5 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 101-5.3 - Requests for Access to Records

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(1)
Location of record.
In lieu of the words "(insert agency
			 head)", insert "executive director". In lieu of the words "(insert agency name
			 and address)", insert "Iowa Beef Industry Council, P.O. Box 451, Ames, Iowa
			 50010"
(2)
Office
			 hours.
In lieu of the words "(insert customary hours and, if agency
			 does not have customary office hours of at least thirty hours per week, insert
			 hours specified in Iowa Code section 22.4) ", insert "8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily,
			 excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays".
(7)
Fees.
c.
Supervisory fee.
In lieu
			 of "(specify time period)", insert "one hour".
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 5 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 101-5.6 - Procedure by Which Additions, Dissents, or Objections May Be Entered Into Certain Records

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In lieu of the words "(designate office)", insert "Iowa beef industry council".
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 5 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 101-5.9 - Public Records; Confidential Records

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All records in the possession of the council other than confidential records are public records. The council shall deem to be confidential those categories of records enumerated in Iowa Code section 22.7 which are in its possession.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 101 - Beef Cattle Producers Association, Iowa › Chapter 5 - Public Records and Fair Information Practices › Rule 101-5.10 - Personally Identifiable Information

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Agency records include the following personally identifiable
				information: state assessment remittances identifying individual producers and
				the amounts remitted, refund requests from producers, and personal information
				in confidential personnel records. This information is collected pursuant to
				the authority of Iowa Code chapter 181 and is stored in the office files of the
				council office. All information contained in the monthly remittance forms,
				private treaty forms, and refund requests submitted to the agency shall be
				confidential to the extent provided in Iowa Code section 22.7. Appropriate
				totals, summaries, aggregations, and other staff analyses of information
				contained in these files, when presented in a form not containing personally
				identifiable information, shall be public information.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.2 - History and Function

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To respond to the unique needs of the blind of Iowa, the
				general assembly established the Iowa commission for the blind on April 1,1925.
				Although specific programs for the blind have varied in recent years, the basic
				mission to promote positive attitudes toward blindness has remained constant.
				As a result of state government reorganization in 1986, the commission for the
				blind became a division of the department of human rights. However, the 72nd
				General Assembly restored the commission's separate status by establishing a
				department for the blind in 1988.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.3 - Location and Information

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The central office of the department is located at 524 Fourth
				Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2364, telephone (515)281-1333, (incoming WATS
				number (800)362-2587). District offices are located at 411 Third Street SE,
				Suite 745, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1811, telephone (319)365-9111, (incoming
				WATS number (888)346-9557); 2915 McClain Drive, Suite A, Cedar Falls, Iowa
				50613-5266, telephone (319)268-2981, (incoming WATS number (888)378-4397).
				Information concerning department services may be obtained by contacting any of
				these offices.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.4 - Definitions

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The following definitions apply to the rules of the department
				for the blind:
"Blind"
or
"blindness,"
except
				as applicable to the business enterprises program, refers to the condition of
				an individual who meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1) vision not more than 20/200 central
			 visual acuity in the better eye, with ordinary corrective lenses, or a field
			 defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to an extent that the
			 widest diameter of visual field subtends to an angular distance of not greater
			 than 20 degrees;
(2) a combination
			 of loss of visual acuity and loss of visual field which imposes an employment
			 handicap which is substantially that of a blind person;
(3) medical prognosis indicating a
			 progressive loss of sight which will terminate in the condition described in
			 criteria one; or
(4) a visual
			 impairment which by agreement of the division of vocational rehabilitation
			 services of the Iowa department of education and the department is such that
			 the individual can be best served by the department.
"Commission "
means the three-member statutory
				commission for the blind.
"Dangerous weapon "
means any instrument or
				device designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human
				being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being
				when used in the manner for which it was designed. Additionally, any instrument
				or device of any sort whatsoever which is actually used in such a manner as to
				indicate that the person possessing the instrument or device intends to inflict
				death or serious injury upon the other, and which, when so used, is capable of
				inflicting death upon a human being, is a dangerous weapon. Dangerous weapons
				include, but are not limited to, any offensive weapon as defined in Iowa Code
				section
				724.1, pistol,
				revolver, or other firearm, dagger, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, or
				knife having a blade exceeding five inches in length.
"Department"
means the department for the
				blind. The department is the state licensing agency for vending facilities
				under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
"Director "
means the director of the
				department for the blind.
"Division "
means one of the four principal
				subunits of the department for the blind.
"Extreme medical risk"
means a risk of
				substantially increasing functional impairment or risk of death if medical
				services are not expeditiously provided.
"Facilities"
means the premises at 524 Fourth
				Street, Des Moines, Iowa, and any other space occupied by the department for
				the blind.
"Program administrator "
means the chief of
				each of the four divisions of the department for the blind.
"Public "
means a person who is not employed
				by the state of Iowa.
"Staff"
means individuals employed by the
				department for the blind.
"State "
means the state of
				Iowa.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.5 - Commission

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The duties and powers of the commission are as delineated in
				Iowa Code sections
				216B.3 and
				216D.3.
(1)
Meetings.
The commission
			 shall meet as often as necessary to conduct business expeditiously and
			 efficiently. To the maximum extent practicable, meetings will be held outside
			 normal working hours to encourage attendance.
(2)
Chairperson.
At the
			 first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year, the commission shall
			 elect a chairperson.
(3)
Notice.
Notice of meetings, including the proposed agenda,
			 will be posted at all offices of the department. Persons wishing to receive
			 notice of meetings may file a request with the office of the director
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.6 - Director

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As the chief administrative officer for the department, the
				director shall be responsible for implementation of commission policies and for
				administration of programs and services in compliance with applicable federal
				and state laws and regulations.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.7 - Divisions

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The director has established the following divisions of the
				department:
1. Adult orientation and
			 adjustment center
2. Business
			 enterprises program
3. Field
			 operations
4. Library for the blind
			 and physically handicapped
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.8 - Private Association Activity of Staff

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Staff shall not, on a significant regular basis, perform work
				for private associations or organizations (including organizations of or for
				the blind) during working hours or with use of department facilities unless
				arrangements have been formalized through a 28E agreement approved by the
				commission. Significant organizational activities prohibited in the absence of
				a formal 28E agreement include, but are not limited to: electioneering for
				organizational office, processing memberships, collecting dues, arranging for
				meetings and conventions, fund-raising, canvassing, leafleting, picketing,
				preparing organizational mailings, and other activities of a purely
				organizational nature which are unrelated to official staff duties.
However, the department encourages staff to maintain frequent
				contact with blind individuals and organizations of the blind as well as civic,
				social, fraternal, and professional groups interested in working with blind
				individuals.
This rule is not intended to discourage telephone conversations
				and correspondence with individuals or attendance (with supervisory approval)
				at meetings of blind or related associations or
				organizations.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.9 - Authorization for Use of Facilities

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Department facilities are available for the use of groups of
				blind individuals or other groups or organizations interested in working with
				blind individuals when the activity does not interfere with the conduct of
				department business. Authorization for the use of facilities must be obtained
				from the director or designee.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.10 - Joint Activities

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When use of the department facility or the activity of staff is
				expected to be continual or significant, the department may enter into an
				agreement with any appropriate public or private entity pursuant to Iowa Code
				chapter 28E. The agreement must specify the purpose of the arrangement; the
				specific use of the facility or the specific activity of staff which is
				involved, as appropriate; remuneration (if appropriate); and any other
				necessary arrangements.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.11 - Administration of the Gifts and Bequests Fund

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Pursuant to Iowa Code section
				216B.3(8),
				there is established a gifts and bequests fund.
(1)
Gifts and bequests fund.
The gifts and bequests fund is established primarily to provide direct
			 financial assistance in the form of grants or loans to blind lowans which will
			 materially assist in independent living or vocational success or to provide
			 department services or support services for which other funds are not
			 available. Grants or loans may not be given for the purpose of continuing
			 support.
a.
Use for department
			 operations.
Use of gifts and bequests for routine, ongoing department
			 operations must be approved by the commission.
b.
Eligibility.
Recipients
			 of grants or loans must be blind individuals, as defined in rule 1.4 (216B),
			 who are residents of the state and whom the director or commission has
			 determined to demonstrate a need for assistance.
c.
Application process.
Applications must be submitted to the director or designee for review.
			 Applications not exceeding $2,500 may be approved by the director or designee.
			 Applications exceeding $2,500 shall not be subject to approval or disapproval
			 by the director or designee but shall be submitted to the commission for
			 approval.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.12 - Procurement

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(1) The procurement
			 of goods and services for clients of the department shall be in accordance with
			 the requirements of informed choice as defined in
			 34 CFR 361.52
			 (effective March 13, 1997).
(2)
			 Procurement of goods. Except as provided in 1.12(1) above, the procurement of
			 goods shall be conducted in accordance with procurement standards and
			 procedures established at
			 34
			 CFR 80.36 (effective March 5, 2001) for state
			 government grantees.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 1 - Administrative Organization and Procedures › Rule 111-1.13 - Department Facility Operations

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(1)
Dangerous weapons.
No member of the public shall carry a
			 dangerous weapon in department facilities. This provision applies to any member
			 of the public whether or not the individual possesses a valid Iowa permit to
			 carry weapons. This provision does not apply to:
a. A peace officer as defined in Iowa Code
			 section
			 801.4 or a member of
			 the armed forces of the United States or of the national guard, when the
			 person's duties or lawful activities require or permit possession of a
			 dangerous weapon.
b. A person
			 possessing a valid Iowa professional permit to carry a weapon whose duties
			 require that person to carry a dangerous weapon.
c. A person who possesses a dangerous weapon
			 for any purpose authorized by a state agency to further the statutory or
			 regulatory responsibilities of that agency. An authorization issued pursuant to
			 this paragraph shall not become effective until it has been issued in writing
			 to the person or persons to whom it applies and until copies of the
			 authorization have been received by the director and by the commissioner of
			 public safety.
d. Members of
			 recognized military veterans organizations performing honor guard service as
			 provided in Iowa Code section
			 35A.12.
Violation of this subrule is a simple misdemeanor, pursuant to
				Iowa Code section 8A.322, and may result in the denial of access to a state
				building, filing of criminal charges or expulsion from the grounds of the
				department's facilities, or any combination thereof, of any individual who
				knowingly violates the subrule. In addition, any weapon found in the possession
				of a member of the public in violation of this subrule may be confiscated.
				Charges may be filed under any other criminal statute if appropriate. Officers
				employed by or under the supervision of the department of public safety shall
				have the authority to enforce this subrule. Peace officers employed by other
				agencies shall have the authority to enforce this subrule at the request of the
				commissioner of public safety or in response to a request for assistance from
				an officer employed by the department of public safety or at the request of the
				director or the director's designee.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 2 - Personnel › Rule 111-2.1 - Qualifications of Personnel

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(1)
State-licensed professions.
Persons employed in positions for
			 which licensure is required by the state are required to hold the appropriate
			 license at the time of hire and maintain it throughout their term of employment
			 even when the Iowa Code exempts individuals employed by a state agency from the
			 licensure requirement.
(2)
Service specialist for the blind 2 and senior service specialist for
			 the blind I (vocational rehabilitation counselor).
Certification shall
			 be required of all vocational rehabilitation counselors employed by the
			 department.
a. At the time of hire into the
			 position, an individual holding at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited
			 college or university and one year of work experience shall be granted
			 provisional certification. Exceptions regarding education and experience can
			 only be made by the commission for the blind upon the recommendation of the
			 director Provisional certification shall be recognized for a maximum period of
			 18 months.
b. An individual may
			 obtain full certification as a vocational rehabilitation counselor by
			 demonstrating competency in the following areas.
1. Knowledge, understanding, and
			 implementation of the department's philosophy of blindness.
2. Knowledge of the department's
			 programs.
3. Skills in career
			 planning and development.
4.
			 Knowledge of placement techniques and practices.
5. Knowledge of occupational information, job
			 site evaluation, and analysis.
6.
			 Knowledge of and ability to develop alternative techniques of
			 blindness.
7. Knowledge of
			 rehabilitation technology services.
8. Disability knowledge and issues.
9. Advocacy role.
10. Case management.
c. An individual holding at least a
			 bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, who has been
			 employed by the department as a service specialist for the blind 2 or senior
			 service specialist for the blind 1 (vocational rehabilitation counselor) for a
			 minimum of six months on the date this rule is finalized, shall be considered
			 to be a fully certified vocational rehabilitation counselor, as long as the
			 individual maintains unbroken employment with the department in that
			 classification.
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 3 - Department Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 111-3.1 - Applicability

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Except to the extent otherwise expressly provided by statute,
				all rules adopted by the commission are subject to the provisions of Iowa Code
				chapter 17A, the Iowa administrative procedure Act, and the provisions of this
				chapter
Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 111 - Blind, Department for The › Chapter 3 - Department Procedure for Rule Making › Rule 111-3.2 - Advice on Possible Rules Before Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption

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In addition to seeking information by other methods, the
				department may, before publication of a Notice of Intended Action as provided
				in Iowa Code section
				17A.4(1)
"a, "
solicit comments from
				the public on a subject matter of possible rule making by causing notice to be
				published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin of the subject matter and
				indicating where, when and how persons may comment.