Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-154.45

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

Rule 641-154.45 - Organization of board and proceedings

(1)Membership. The board shall be composed of members as set forth in Iowa Code section 124E.5. The appointments, unless provided otherwise by law, shall be for three-year staggered terms that shall expire on June 30. Board members shall be knowledgeable about the use of medical cannabidiol. The medical practitioners appointed to the board shall be licensed in Iowa and be nationally board-certified in their area of specialty.

(2)Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointments were made for the balance of the unexpired term.

(3)Absences. Three consecutive unexcused absences shall be grounds for the governor to consider dismissal of a board member and to appoint another. Department staff is charged with providing notification of absences to the governor's office.

(4)Board meetings.

a. Board meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the open meetings requirements of Iowa Code chapter 21.

b. The department's bureau of cannabis regulation shall schedule the time, date and location of meetings.

c. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business of the board.

d. An affirmative vote of a majority of the board members present at a meeting is required for a motion to pass.

(5)Facilities and staffing. The department shall furnish the board with the necessary facilities and employees to perform the duties required by this chapter but shall be reimbursed for all costs incurred by fee revenue generated from licensing activities and registration card applications.

(6)Subcommittees. The board may designate one or more subcommittees to perform such duties as may be deemed necessary.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-154.45

Adopted by IAB January 31, 2018/Volume XL, Number 16, effective 3/7/2018

Adopted by IAB July 10, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 1, effective 8/14/2024