Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-7.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, August 21, 2024

Rule 497-7.13 - Other groups of records available for public inspection-policies and procedures (excluding security), meeting minutes

This rule describes groups of records maintained by the board other than record systems as previously defined. These records are routinely available to the public. However, the board's file of these records may contain confidential information, as discussed in rule 497-7.12 (17A,22). The following records are stored both as hard copy and in automated data processing systems unless otherwise noted.

(1)Rule-making records. Rule-making records may contain information about individuals making written or oral comments on proposed rules. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4.

(2)Board meeting records. Agendas, minutes and materials presented to the board are available from the office of the executive director, except those records concerning closed sessions which are exempt from disclosure under Iowa Code section 21.5(4) or which are otherwise confidential by law. Board meeting records contain information about people who participate in meetings. The information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.3. This information is not retrieved by individual identifier.

(3)Publications. News releases, annual reports, project reports, board newsletters, and related documents are available from the board office. Board news releases, project reports, and newsletters may contain information about individuals, including board staff or members of the board. This information is not retrieved by individual identifier.

(4)Statistical reports. Periodic reports of the board for various board programs are available from the board office. Statistical reports do not contain personally identifiable information.

(5)Published materials. The board uses many legal and technical publications in its work. The public may inspect these publications upon request. Some of these materials may be protected by copyright law. These records are hard copy only.

(6)Policy manuals. The board employees' manual, containing procedures describing the board's regulations and practices, is available. Subscriptions to all or part of the employees' manual are available at the cost of production and handling. Requests for subscription information should be addressed to the board office. Policy manuals do not contain information about individuals.

(7)Other records. All other records that are not exempt from disclosure by law are available from the board office.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 497-7.13

ARC 0741C, IAB 5/15/2013, effective 7/1/2013