Iowa Administrative Code

Iowa Code section 70A.39. An employee who is granted a leave of absence under Iowa Code section 70A.39 shall receive leave without loss of service, pay, vacation time, personal days, sick leave, insurance and health coverage benefits, or earned overtime accumulation. The employee…

the rules of this system. In accordance with Iowa Code section 8A.412(5), the merit system includes employees not employed as president, dean, director, teacher, professional and scientific staff or student employee of the state board of regents. [ARC 9812B, IAB 10/19/11, effecti…

consultation with the resident directors and subject to the approval of the board of regents, shall develop and maintain a classification plan so that all positions that are substantially similar and comparable in regard to the kind and difficulty of work and the level of respons…

uniform administration of the classification plan. Resident directors may recommend new classifications and changes to existing classifications. Employing departments and employees may appeal classification and reclassification in accordance with 681—3.127(8A). The merit system d…

COMPENSATION PLAN

director, a merit system director will be appointed who will be responsible for the development, operation and evaluation of the system in compliance with the objectives and intent of certain provisions of Iowa Code chapter 8A, subchapter IV, related to merit staff employment and…

pay plan for all the classes established in the classification plan. The pay plan will consist of a schedule or schedules of numbered grades with minimums and maximums for each grade. Each class will be assigned to a pay grade. The plan will be developed to reflect the relative d…

be reviewed for revision by the board of regents in the same manner and following the same procedure stated in 681—3.37(8A). At any time, new classes may be established and other revisions may be made in the plan to reflect proper relationships and to facilitate recruitment and r…

uniformly administered by the resident directors under the direction of the merit system director for all classifications in the system. Except as otherwise provided in these rules and in the pay plan, all employees will be paid between the minimum and maximum of the pay grade to…

DEFINITIONS

board of regents institution or special school is authorized by the board of regents to administer group insurance benefit programs for all regent employees subject to any requirements set forth by the board or in the board policy manual. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]

APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION

any information prohibited by state or federal statutes, and the truth of statements made on the application will be certified by the signature of the applicant. Public announcement of vacancies will be made for ten calendar days in classifications for which applications are not …

to successfully perform the job for which the applicant is competing, and will be rated objectively.

physical or performance tests, or any combination of these. Examinations may screen for such factors as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, physical fitness, or other qualifications or attributes which enter into the determination of the relative fitness of app…

offender registry records, driving records, financial or credit records, child or dependent adult abuse record checks, reference and work history checks, may be conducted pursuant to each institution’s background check policies. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]

in the board of regents classification description, as well as any special qualifications associated with a particular position. For each position posted for applications, the list of applicants will be evaluated to determine whether or not an applicant meets such qualifications …

or, after examination, may refuse to certify any applicant if it is found that the person: 1. Does not meet the minimum required qualifications for the classification; 2. Is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation; 3. H…

[Filed 5/11/71; amended 8/17/73] [Filed 12/8/75, Notice 11/3/75—published 12/29/75, effective 2/2/76] [Filed 4/4/77, Notice 2/23/77—published 4/20/77, effective 5/25/77] [Filed emergency 6/29/78—published 7/26/78, effective 7/1/78] [Filed 9/23/83, Notice 8/3/83—published 10/12/83…

Recall lists will consist of the names of permanent employees who have been laid off or demoted in lieu of layoff or who are able and qualified to return to work following a medically related disability leave, in accordance with 3.104(4)“j” and 681—3.143(8A) or in accordance with…

requesting department and forwarded to the resident director. The request will include the classification of the position to be filled, the number of vacancies and the date of need. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]

Nothing in these rules will require the hiring of any applicant. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20] [Filed 5/11/71; amended 8/15/74] [Filed 12/8/75, Notice 11/3/75—published 12/29/75, effective 2/2/76] [Filed 4/4/77, Notice 2/23/77—published 4/20/77, effective 5/25/77] [Fi…

APPOINTMENTS AND PROBATION

provisions of these rules including those concerning certification and selection unless otherwise specified and no appointment shall be made without the prior approval of the resident director.

resident director to provide for services needed on a periodic basis. Appointments may be made without reference to the provision of these rules regarding minimum qualifications, certification, and selection. Employees appointed on this basis will not work more than 780 hours in …

institution may advertise a position for a classification designated for trainees or apprentices. When so designated, applicants do not need to meet the minimum qualifications for the classification for permanent appointment. The purpose of the program is to develop the trainee o…

require the services of an employee for a limited duration or where funding must be renewed periodically, a term appointment may be made. The initial appointment will not be made for more than one year. Renewals beyond one year may be approved by the resident director on the basi…

director to a permanent position, and who successfully completes a probationary period in accordance with these rules, will have permanent status. [ARC 4850C, IAB 1/1/20, effective 2/5/20]

3.90(1) Purpose. The probationary period will be an important part of the examination and selection process, and will be used by the employing department to closely observe and evaluate employee’s work, to train and aid the employees in adjustment to their position, and to reject…

PROMOTIONS, DEMOTIONS, TRANSFERS AND TERMINATIONS

traffic and of parking vehicles on the campuses of the state University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. [ARC 5948C, IAB 10/6/21, effective 11/10/21]

context clearly requires otherwise, and all other words shall have meaning according to their common usage. “Appointed authority” means the person or entity designated by the president of a university to perform any function or duty required or permitted hereunder. “Bicycle” mean…

4.3(1) The appointed authority shall establish rules governing traffic violations and the safe operation of all vehicles, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates and bicycles, on institutional roads and property as the director deems nece…

4.4(1) Students. Any student who operates, maintains or owns a motor vehicle or motorcycle on university property is responsible for the proper registration of the vehicle and the display of the university registration identification thereon. Every motor vehicle and motorcycle wh…

for the parking of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles, and the use of any lot, ramp, or part of the parking facilities so established may be restricted to students, employees, or visitors. The appointed authority shall cause signs to be erected and maintained clearly ident…

campus in accordance with these rules and upon such other reasonable terms and conditions as may be established by the university. 4.6(1) Students. Students may be granted parking privileges in parking facilities designated for student use. Optional plans and facilities may be of…

as follows: 4.7(1) Notice of violations. The university shall give written notice of all parking violations. Such notice may be given by means of a notice of parking violation placed conspicuously on the offending vehicle or provided in an alternative manner as determined by the …

administration of these rules. The president is authorized to establish traffic and parking procedures not inconsistent with these rules as may be reasonably necessary and convenient for the effective administration of presidential duties hereunder, and any procedure so establish…

university and a condition of employment as an employee of the university. Registration as a student or acceptance of employment constitutes an acceptance of these rules and an agreement to pay all prescribed fees and monetary fines imposed in accordance with these rules. [ARC 59…

5.1(1) Scientific. The laboratory provides analytical and reference services, surveillance information, disaster and terrorism response, population data, microbiological and chemical examinations and other investigations in the areas of disease, newborn and maternal screening, fi…

5.2(1) Classification. This being the state public health and environmental laboratory, specimens submitted to it should have a direct or probable significance to public health, medical management, or the quality and preservation of the environment. 5.2(2) Who may submit specimen…

5.3(1) Specimens for which the fee may be waived or deferred: a. Specimens submitted relating to diseases communicable from human to human, from animals to human, provided such examinations are required by rules of the state department of public health. b. Specimens submitted und…

provide equal opportunity in all aspects of regent operations to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or status as a protected veteran, or disability except where it relates to a bona fide occu…

7.2(1) Affirmative action. The board of regents and all officials who are responsible to the board of regents shall appoint, assign, and advance employees on the basis of merit and fitness. Each institution under the board of regents shall promulgate a clear and unambiguous writt…

placement or referral services for public or private employers, shall refuse to fill any job order which violates federal and state laws, executive orders and rules and regulations of the board of regents and of its institutions which pertain to equal employment opportunity and a…