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1 1 Section 1. NEW SECTION. 28J.1 FINDINGS AND OBJECTIVES.
1 2 The general assembly finds that there is a need for an
1 3 intergovernmental body to study and report on the following:
1 4 1. Current pattern of local governmental structure.
1 5 2. Powers and functions of local governments, including
1 6 their fiscal powers.
1 7 3. Existing, necessary, and desirable relationships among
1 8 local governments and the state.
1 9 4. Necessary and desirable allocation of state and local
1 10 fiscal resources.
1 11 5. Necessary and desirable roles of the state as the
1 12 creator of local government systems.
1 13 6. Special problems in interstate areas facing their
1 14 general local governments, interstate regional units, and
1 15 areawide bodies.
1 16 The studies, where possible, shall be conducted in
1 17 conjunction with studies of commissions on intergovernmental
1 18 relations of other states.
1 19 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 28J.2 COMMISSION CREATED &endash;
1 20 MEMBERSHIP.
1 21 1. An Iowa advisory commission on intergovernmental
1 22 relations is created.
1 23 2. The membership of the commission shall be:
1 24 a. Four elected or appointed state officers, four elected
1 25 or appointed county officers, four elected or appointed city
1 26 officers, four elected or appointed officers of school
1 27 corporations, and one member or staff member of a regional
1 28 council of governments established under chapter 28H,
1 29 appointed by the governor.
1 30 b. Two state senators appointed by the majority leader of
1 31 the senate.
1 32 c. Two state representatives appointed by the speaker of
1 33 the house of representatives.
1 34 3. In making all appointments, consideration shall be
1 35 given to gender, race, or ethnic representation, population
2 1 and demographic factors, and representation of different
2 2 geographic regions. All appointments shall comply with
2 3 sections 69.16 and 69.16A.
2 4 4. The initial chairperson of the commission shall be
2 5 designated by the governor from among the commission members
2 6 for a term of one year. Subsequent chairpersons shall be
2 7 elected by the commission from among its membership for a term
2 8 of one year. A vice chairperson may be elected by the
2 9 commission from among its membership for a one-year term. In
2 10 case of the absence or disability of the chairperson and vice
2 11 chairperson, the members of the commission shall elect a
2 12 temporary chairperson by a majority vote of those members who
2 13 are present and voting.
2 14 5. The members shall be appointed to two-year staggered
2 15 terms and the terms shall commence on February 1 of the year
2 16 of appointment. If a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be
2 17 appointed to serve the unexpired term. If a member ceases to
2 18 be an officer or employee of the governmental unit or agency
2 19 which qualifies the person for membership on the commission, a
2 20 vacancy exists and a successor shall be appointed in the same
2 21 manner and subject to the same qualifications as the original
2 22 appointment to serve the unexpired term.
2 23 6. Of the members who are county officers appointed by the
2 24 governor, not more than two shall be members of the same
2 25 political party. Of the members appointed by the majority
2 26 leader of the senate and the speaker of the house of
2 27 representatives, not more than one from each house shall be a
2 28 member of the same political party.
2 29 7. A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum.
2 30 Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 28J.3 POWERS AND DUTIES.
2 31 The commission shall:
2 32 1. Engage in activities and make studies and
2 33 investigations as necessary or desirable to accomplish the
2 34 purposes specified in section 28J.1.
2 35 2. Encourage and, where appropriate, coordinate studies
3 1 relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by
3 2 universities, state, local, and federal agencies, and research
3 3 and consulting organizations.
3 4 3. Review the recommendations of national commissions
3 5 studying federal, state, and local government relationships
3 6 and problems and assess their possible application to this
3 7 state.
3 8 4. Carry out studies and investigations relating to
3 9 intergovernmental problems and relations as requested by the
3 10 legislative council.
3 11 Sec. 4. NEW SECTION. 28J.4 ORGANIZATIONS &endash; MEETINGS.
3 12 1. The commission shall meet quarterly and at other times
3 13 as necessary. The commission may hold public hearings on
3 14 matters within its purview.
3 15 2. The commission may establish committees as it deems
3 16 advisable and feasible, whose membership shall include at
3 17 least one member of the commission, but only the commission
3 18 may take final action on a proposal or recommendation of a
3 19 committee.
3 20 3. The commission is not an agency as defined in, or for
3 21 the purpose of, chapter 17A.
3 22 4. All meetings of the commission or a committee
3 23 established by the commission at which public business is
3 24 discussed or formal action is taken, shall comply with the
3 25 requirements of chapter 21.
3 26 Sec. 5. NEW SECTION. 28J.5 STAFF &endash; FACILITIES &endash;
3 27 EXPENSES.
3 28 1. The commission and committees established by the
3 29 commission may accept technical and operational assistance
3 30 from the staff of the legislative service bureau and the
3 31 legislative fiscal bureau, other state or federal agencies,
3 32 units of local governments, or any other public or private
3 33 source. The directors of the legislative service bureau and
3 34 the legislative fiscal bureau may assign professional,
3 35 technical, legal, clerical, or other staff, as necessary and
4 1 authorized by the legislative council for continued operation
4 2 of the commission. However, the technical and operational
4 3 assistance shall be provided within existing appropriations
4 4 made to or with existing resources of the legislative service
4 5 bureau and legislative fiscal bureau to carry out their powers
4 6 and duties.
4 7 2. The legislative council may also provide available fa-
4 8 cilities and equipment as requested by the commission.
4 9 3. The members of the commission are entitled to reim-
4 10 bursement for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in
4 11 the performance of official duties. Each member may also be
4 12 eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.
4 13 The expenses shall be paid from funds appropriated pursuant to
4 14 section 2.12.
4 15 Sec. 6. NEW SECTION. 28J.6 REPORTS.
4 16 The commission shall submit an annual report of its
4 17 findings and recommendations to the governor, president of the
4 18 senate, speaker of the house, and the majority and minority
4 19 leaders of each house, and make the report available to
4 20 legislators upon request. The report shall also be made
4 21 available to the public.
4 22 Sec. 7. NEW SECTION. 28J.7 INFORMATION.
4 23 The commission may request from any state agency or
4 24 official the information and assistance as needed to perform
4 25 the duties of the commission. A state agency or official
4 26 shall furnish the information or assistance requested within
4 27 the authority and resources of the state agency or official.
4 28 This section does not require the production or opening of any
4 29 public record which is required by law to be kept
4 30 confidential.
4 31 Sec. 8. NEW SECTION. 28J.8 FUTURE REPEAL.
4 32 This chapter is repealed effective July 1, 2002.
4 33 EXPLANATION
4 34 This bill creates an Iowa advisory commission on
4 35 intergovernmental relations (ACIR). The new ACIR has the same
5 1 membership and powers and duties as the Iowa ACIR had under
5 2 the statute which was repealed on July 1, 1995.
5 3 The Iowa advisory commission on intergovernmental relations
5 4 has a membership of 21 persons. The members are selected as
5 5 follows: four elected or appointed state officers; four
5 6 elected or appointed city officers; four elected or appointed
5 7 county officers; four elected or appointed officers of school
5 8 corporations; and one representative of a regional council of
5 9 governments established under chapter 28H, all appointed by
5 10 the governor. In addition, two state senators shall be
5 11 appointed by the majority leader of the senate and two state
5 12 representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of
5 13 representatives. Members representing the general assembly
5 14 and the counties are to be divided equally between the
5 15 political parties. All appointees are to be chosen giving
5 16 consideration to population, gender, race, demography, and
5 17 geography of the state. The commission is charged with the
5 18 study of patterns, powers, and functions of local governments,
5 19 existing and desirable relationships between local governments
5 20 and the state, necessary and desirable allocation of fiscal
5 21 resources, special problems among local, regional, state and
5 22 interstate governments, and necessary and desirable roles of
5 23 the state as the creator of local governmental systems.
5 24 A sunset or repealer provision effective July 1, 2002, is
5 25 included.
5 26 LSB 3260SV 76
5 27 tj/jw/5.1
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