The councils are established by Iowa Code chapter 216A, subchapter VIII, and are charged with the responsibility to identify and analyze justice system issues of concern; develop and assist others in implementing recommendations and plans for system improvement; and provide for a clearinghouse of justice system information to coordinate with data resource agencies and to assist others in the use of justice system data. The councils shall advise the division on its administration of state and federal grants and appropriations and shall carry out other functions consistent with Iowa Code chapter 216A, subchapter VIII.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 421-30.3