641—78.2 (137) Preparation of district health department plan.
	 78.2(1) The Iowa department of public health shall prepare a proposed plan for formation of district health departments after consideration of the following factors:
	  a.   	 Compliance with 78.1(1), 78.1(2) and 78.1(3).
	  b.   	 Opinions and desires of existing local boards of health, as determined by questionnaire, conference, or other appropriate method.
	  c.   	 Configuration of existing or proposed districts of other agencies whose activities are related to public health.
	 78.2(2) The plan shall consist of a map showing district boundaries, and a list of existing city and county boards of health in each district. The proposed plan shall be submitted to all existing local boards for consideration. At least 30 days shall be allowed for submission of comments by the local boards.
	 78.2(3) After consideration of comments by the local boards, the Iowa department of public health shall prepare a final plan and shall send copies to each local board.
	 78.2(4) Whenever any amendment to the final plan is proposed, the Iowa department of public health shall notify all affected local boards and shall allow at least 30 days for submission of comments.
	 78.2(5) Whenever amendments of the plan are made, the Iowa department of public health shall transmit copies of the amended plan to all local boards of health.