Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-1.1

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

Rule 205-1.1 - Board description

(1) The board of parole is established by Iowa Code chapter 904A and consists of five members, including a chairperson and vice chairperson.

(2) The board of parole shall have a pool of three alternate members to substitute for board members who are disqualified or become unavailable for any other reason for hearings.

(3) An alternate member is deemed a member of the board of parole only for the hearing panel for which the alternate member serves.

(4) Board members are appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years and are subject to confirmation by the senate.

(5) The board is responsible directly to the governor and is attached to the department of corrections for the purpose of receiving routine administrative and support services.

(6) The positions of board chairperson and board vice chairperson are appointed by the governor from among the board members and serve in those roles at the pleasure of the governor.

(7) Vacancies in the board are filled in the same manner as regular appointments. Appointees who fill vacancies serve for the balance of the term.

(8) As used in the rules of the Iowa board of parole, the term "board" shall mean the Iowa board of parole.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 205-1.1

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 5/10/2023