441—1.2 (17A) Council. The director of the department has, by statute, the advice and counsel of the council on human services. This seven-member council is appointed by the governor with consent of two-thirds of the Senate and its powers and duties are policymaking and advisory with respect to the services and programs operated by the department.
	 1.2(1) A quorum shall consist of two-thirds of the membership appointed and qualified to vote.
	 1.2(2) Where a quorum is present, a position is carried by a majority of the qualified members of the council.
	 1.2(3) Copies of administrative rules and other materials considered are made a part of the minutes by reference.
	 1.2(4) Copies of the minutes are kept on file in the director’s office.
	 1.2(5) Tentative approval of departmental actions may be given by telephone when approval is needed prior to a formal meeting. A memorandum shall be kept of the approval and formal action taken at the next scheduled meeting.
	 1.2(6) At each meeting the council shall set the date and location of the next meeting.
	  a.   	 The communications media shall be notified at least one week in advance of the meeting.
	  b.   	 When it is necessary to hold an emergency meeting, the communications media shall be notified as far in advance of the meeting as time allows. The nature of the emergency shall be stated in the minutes.
	 1.2(7) In cases not covered by these rules, Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern.
	 1.2(8) The department of inspections and appeals shall be the authorized representative to conduct hearings and appeals for the council on human services.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.3(1)“a.”