282—11.7(17A,256) Notice of hearing.
	11.7(1) Delivery. Delivery of the notice of hearing constitutes the commencement of the contested case proceeding. Delivery may be executed by:
	a. 	Personal service as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure; or
	b. 	Certified mail, return receipt requested; or
	c. 	Publication, as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure.
	11.7(2) Contents. The notice of hearing shall contain the following information:
	a. 	A statement of the time, date, place, and nature of the hearing;
	b. 	A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
	c. 	A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved;
	d. 	A short and plain statement of the matter asserted;
	e. 	Identification of all parties including the name, address and telephone numbers of counsel representing each of the parties where known;
	f. 	Reference to the procedural rules governing conduct of the contested case proceeding;
	g. 	Identification of the presiding officer, if known. If not known, a description of who will serve as presiding officer; and
	h. 	Notification of the time period in which a party may request, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.11 and rule 282—11.8(17A,256), that the presiding officer be an administrative law judge.
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