Iowa Admin. Code r. 599-1.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 599-1.4 - Records, audits and public access to information

(1) The council shall keep minutes, books, and records that clearly reflect all of the acts and transactions of the council which are public records open to public inspection. The books and records shall indicate the geographic areas where benefits were conferred by each individual program or project in detail sufficient to reflect the degree to which each program or project attained equitable geographic distribution of its benefits. The books of the council shall be audited by a certified public accountant at least once each fiscal year and at such other times as the council may designate. The cost of the audit shall be paid by the council. Copies of the audit shall be provided to all council members, to all qualified propane industry organizations, and to other members of the propane industry upon request. In addition, a copy of the audit and a report detailing the programs and projects conducted by the council and containing information reflecting the degree to which equitable geographic distribution of the benefits of each program or project was attained shall be submitted each fiscal year to the chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate.

(2) The council shall prepare and submit an annual report to the fire marshal and the auditor of state summarizing the activities of the council conducted pursuant to this chapter. The report shall show all income, expenses, and other relevant information concerning assessments collected and expended under these rules. The report shall also include a summary of energy efficiency programs if developed by the council.

(3) The council is subject to the open meeting requirements of Iowa Code chapter 21.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 599-1.4

ARC 8350B, lAB 12/2/09, effective 1/6/10