Iowa Admin. Code r. 531-5.2
Except where otherwise specifically defined by law:
"Contested case" means a proceeding defined by Iowa Code section 17A.2(5) and includes any matter defined as a no factual dispute contested case under Iowa Code section 17A.10A.
"Issuance " means the date of mailing or otherwise electronically providing a copy of a decision or order or date of delivery if service is by other means unless another date is specified in the order.
"Party" means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party.
"Presiding officer" means the administrative law judge.
"Proposed decision" means the presiding officer's recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law, decision, and order in a contested case.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 531-5.2