193B—1.1(544A,17A) Duties.
	1.1(1) The purpose of the architectural examining board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 544A with regard to the practice of architecture in the state of Iowa, including the examining of candidates, issuing licenses to practice architecture, assuring continuing competency through continued education, investigating violations and infractions of the architecture law, disciplining licensees, and imposing civil penalties against nonlicensees. To this end, the board has promulgated these rules to clarify the board’s intent and procedures.
	1.1(2) The primary mission of the board is to protect the public interest. All board rules foster the guiding policies and principles described in Iowa Code section 544A.5. The board and its licensees strive at all times to protect the public interest by promoting the highest standards of architecture.
	1.1(3) The board maintains a roster of all architects authorized to practice architecture in the state.
	1.1(4) Chairperson. The chairperson presides at all meetings, appoints all committees, and otherwise performs all duties pertaining to the office of the chairperson.
	1.1(5) Vice chairperson. The vice chairperson, in the absence or incapacity of the chairperson, exercises the duties and possesses the powers of the chairperson.
	1.1(6) Board administrator. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may employ a board administrator who will maintain all necessary records of the board and perform all duties in connection with the operation of the board office. The board administrator determines when the legal requirements for licensure have been satisfied with regard to issuance of certificates, licenses or registrations, and the board administrator submits to the board any questionable application.
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