801—1.15 (35A,35B) Training for county commissions. The commission shall provide training for officers in accordance with Iowa Code section 35A.3.
	 1.15(1) An officer shall attend an annual school of instruction. After attending the annual school of instruction, the officer must take and satisfactorily pass a written test prescribed by the commission. The commission shall issue a certificate of training to the officer upon completion of the annual school of instruction. Newly appointed officers must complete the annual school of instruction within one year from the date of appointment.
	 1.15(2) An officer must maintain certification to remain in office. To maintain certification, an officer shall attend an annual school of instruction. The commission shall issue a certificate of training to the officer upon completion of the annual school of instruction.
	 1.15(3) The annual school of instruction and all associated training materials will be provided at the expense of the commission.
	 1.15(4) Subject to available appropriation, travel and lodging expenses incurred in attending the annual school of instruction shall be eligible for reimbursement by the respective county from the appropriation authorized in Iowa Code section 35B.14.
	 1.15(5) Attendance at training courses sponsored and directed by veteran organizations other than the commission may not be substituted for the annual school of instruction.
	 1.15(6) The executive director shall maintain documentation regarding the school of instruction including, but not limited to, agendas, presentation dates, attendees, test results, and issuance of certificates of training.
	 1.15(7) Inquiries regarding an annual school of instruction shall be directed to the executive director at the address set out in subrule 1.3(1). The executive director shall answer such inquiries.
	 1.15(8) Disputes regarding the annual school of instruction, certificates of training and related matters shall be reviewed by the chairperson of the commission and a decision rendered by same. Disputes which remain unresolved shall be referred to the commission. The decision of the commission shall be final.