CHAPTER 1
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION
221—1.1(303) Definitions. The definitions of terms listed in Iowa Code section 17A.2 shall apply for these terms as they are used throughout this chapter. In addition, as used in this chapter:
“Arts division” means the arts division of the department of cultural affairs.
“Council” means the cultural affairs advisory council.
“Cultural affairs advisory council” means the nine-member advisory council as defined in subrule 4.1(1).
“Department” means the department of cultural affairs.
“Director” means the director of the department of cultural affairs.
“Historical division” means the historical division of the department of cultural affairs.
“Library division” means the library division of the department of cultural affairs.
“Public broadcasting division” means the public broadcasting division of the department of cultural affairs.
221—1.2(303) Purpose. The department of cultural affairs has primary responsibility for development of the state’s interest in the areas of the arts, history, libraries, and other cultural matters. In fulfilling this responsibility, the department is advised and assisted by the cultural affairs advisory council, the state library commission, the state historical board of trustees, the Iowa arts council, the Terrace Hill commission, and the Iowa public broadcasting board. The department performs the functions enumerated in Iowa Code section 303.1.
221—1.3(303) Administrative services section. The administrative services section performs the functions enumerated in Iowa Code section 303.2(1).
221—1.4(303) Director’s duties. The director performs duties as specified in Iowa Code section 303.1A except for those matters prescribed by Iowa Code sections 303.75 to 303.83.
221—1.5(303) Organization and function of the council. The cultural affairs advisory council consisting of nine citizens of Iowa was created and organized as provided in Iowa Code section 303.2A.
The mission of the council is to advise the director on how best to fulfill the department’s purpose to educate and heighten the awareness and understanding of Iowans about the importance of cultural events and activities, and their role in fostering a better quality of life through a strengthened economy, more employment and increased tourism in Iowa.
221—1.6(303) Divisions.
	1.6(1)  Arts division. The arts division performs the duties enumerated in Iowa Code section 303.2(4) and may perform other functions assigned to it by law or rule.
	1.6(2)  Historical division. The historical division performs the duties enumerated in Iowa Code section 303.2(2) and may perform other functions assigned to it by law or rule.
	1.6(3)  Library division. The library division performs the duties enumerated in Iowa Code section 303.2(3) and may perform other functions assigned to it by law or rule.
	1.6(4)  Public broadcasting division. The public broadcasting division performs duties enumerated in Iowa Code sections 303.75 to 303.83 and may perform other functions assigned to it by law or rule.
221—1.7(303) Central offices and communications. Correspondence and communications shall be directed as follows:
	1.7(1) The department and its administrative services section: Department of Cultural Affairs, Historical Building, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, telephone (515)281-6258.
	1.7(2) The arts division: Iowa Arts Council, Executive Hills, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, telephone (515)281-4451.
	1.7(3) The historical division: State Historical Society of Iowa, Historical Building, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, telephone (515)281-3159.
	1.7(4) The library division: State Library of Iowa, East 12th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, telephone (515)281-4105.
	1.7(5) The public broadcasting division: Iowa Public Television, 6450 Pioneer Parkway, Post Office Box 6540, Johnston, Iowa 50131, telephone (515)281-4500.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 303.1 to 303.2A.
[Filed 12/21/87, Notice 6/3/87—published 1/13/88, effective 2/17/88]