In addition to an aggrieved party, the workers' compensation commissioner may initiate proceedings under subrule 4.1(10). The proceeding may be held before a deputy workers' compensation commissioner or the workers' compensation commissioner. The workers' compensation commissioner shall be the only person to commence a proceeding under subrule 4.1(14), unless such authority is specifically delegated by the workers' compensation commissioner to a deputy workers' compensation commissioner concerning a specific matter.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 86.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 876-4.5