Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 645-4.3 - Organization of board and proceedings

(1) Each professional licensing board is composed of members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate as defined in Iowa Code chapter 147.

(2) Each board elects a chairperson and vice chairperson from its membership at the first meeting after April 30 of each year.

(3) A majority of the members of each board constitutes a quorum.

(4) Board meetings are governed in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21.

(5) Each professional licensing board has the authority to:

a. Develop and implement continuing education rules to ensure the continued competency of individuals licensed by the board.

b. Establish fees.

c. Establish committees of the board.

d. Hold a closed session if the board votes to do so in a public roll-call vote with an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds if the total board is present or a unanimous vote if fewer are present. The board shall keep minutes of all discussion, persons present, and action occurring at a closed session. The records shall be stored securely in the board office.

e. Investigate alleged violations of statutes or rules that relate to the practice of licensees upon receipt of a complaint or upon the board's own initiation.

f. Initiate and impose licensee discipline.

g. Monitor licenses that are restricted by a board order.

h. Establish and register peer reviewers.

i. Refer complaints to one or more registered peer reviewers for investigation and review. The peer reviewers will review cases and recommend appropriate action.

j. Perform any other functions authorized by a provision of law.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 645-4.3

ARC 7586B, IAB 2/25/09, effective 4/1/09; ARC 9768B, IAB 10/5/11, effective 11/9/11

Amended by IAB June 26, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 27, effective 7/31/2024