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45 beginning of a new regular term for one or more of its
46 members. The energy commission shall organize by
47 electing a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary,
48 and any other officers deemed necessary or desirable.
49 The energy commission shall meet at least quarterly
50 throughout the year, or upon the call of the
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1 chairperson.
2 4. A majority of the members of the energy
3 commission is a quorum, and a majority of a quorum may
4 act in any matter within the jurisdiction of the
5 commission, unless a more restrictive rule is adopted
6 by the commission.
7 5. The energy commission shall investigate and
8 annually report to the general assembly on at least
9 the following topics:
10 a. The latest technologies of energy efficiency
11 and renewable resources.
12 b. Formulation of a statewide education policy to
13 inform media and citizens of energy issues.
14 c. The short-term and long-term feasibility of
15 implementing various alternative energy sources.
16 d. The regulation of utilities in Iowa.
17 e. Recommendations regarding responsible standards
18 for improving the efficiency of projects that utilize
19 state funds.
20 6. The energy commission is charged with the
21 following responsibilities and duties, except as
22 otherwise established by law:
23 a. Establish policy for the department and adopt
24 rules, pursuant to chapter 17A, necessary to provide
25 for the effective administration of chapter 473.
26 b. Hear appeals in contested cases pursuant to
27 chapter 17a on matters relating to actions taken by
28 the director under chapter 473 and approve the budget
29 request prepared by the director for the programs
30 authorized by chapter 473.
31 c. Increase, decrease, or strike any item within
32 the department budget request for the programs
33 authorized by chapter 473 before granting approval.
34 7. The energy commission shall also advise the
35 governor in developing energy policy in Iowa.
36 8. Members of the energy commission are eligible
37 for reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses
38 incurred in the performance of their official duties.
39 Each member of the energy commission may also be
40 eligible to receive compensation as provided in
41 section 7E.6.
42 Sec. . Section 455A.6, subsection 6, paragraph
43 b, Code 2001, is amended to read as follows:
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