Iowa Administrative Code

person may file a request with the custodian to review and, in addition, to have a written statement of additions, dissents, or objections entered into a record containing personally identifiable information pertaining to that person. However, this does not authorize a person who…

forms of the use that will be made of personal information, which persons outside the agency might routinely be provided this information, which parts of the requested information are required and which are optional, and the consequences of a failure to provide the information re…

3.8(1) The subject of a confidential record may file a written request to review confidential records about the person who is the subject of a confidential file, as provided in rule 141—3.6(2C,22). All information in case files, including the identity of a person providing the in…

applicable provision of law, a person who is the subject of a confidential record may have a copy of the portion of that record concerning the subject disclosed to a third party. A request for such a disclosure must be in writing and must identify the particular record that may b…

4.1(1) Procedure exempt from Iowa Code chapter 17A. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 2C.9(6), the promulgation of rules relating to the organization, operation, and procedures of the office of ombudsman is exempt from the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 17A, the Iowa Administrative …

4.2(1) Time of adoption. The agency may adopt a rule at any time. 4.2(2) Manner of adoption. The agency is exempt from the procedural requirements for rule making in Iowa Code section 17A.4. The agency shall file each rule the agency adopted with the administrative code editor, w…

4.3(1) Contents. Each rule adopted by the agency shall contain the text of the rule and, in addition: a. The date the agency adopted the rule. b. A reference to the specific statutory or other authority authorizing adoption of the rule; and c. The effective date of the rule. 4.3(…

5.1(1) Definition. As used in this chapter, “agency” means the office of the citizens’ aide/ombudsman. 5.1(2) Filing. Any interested person may file a petition for rule making with the agency. A petition is deemed filed when it is received by the agency. The petition may be deliv…

5.2(1) Informal meeting. If requested in the petition, the agency shall schedule a brief and informal meeting between the petitioner and the citizens’ aide/ombudsman or a member of the staff to discuss the petition. 5.2(2) Additional information. The agency may request the petiti…

6.1(1) Definition. As used in this chapter, “agency” means the office of the citizens’ aide/ombudsman. 6.1(2) Filing. Any person who has a real and direct interest in a specific factual situation that may affect their legal rights, duties or responsibilities under any statute, ru…

6.2(1) Informal meeting. If requested in the petition, the agency shall schedule a brief and informal meeting between the petitioner and the citizens’ aide/ombudsman or a member of the staff to discuss the petition. 6.2(2) Additional information. The agency may request the petiti…

6.3(1) Refusal for good cause. The agency may refuse to issue a declaratory ruling for good cause, which may include, but is not limited to, the following reasons: a. The petition does not substantially comply with the required form. b. The petition does not contain facts suffici…

6.4(1) Contents. In addition to the ruling itself, a declaratory ruling shall include the date of issuance, the name of the petitioner, the statutes, rules, other written statements of law, policies, or decisions involved, the particular facts upon which it is based, and the reas…

1.1(1) Organization. a. Commission. The Iowa civil rights commission is a seven-member body. Members are appointed by the governor pursuant to Iowa Code section 216.3. b. Location. The Iowa civil rights commission, hereinafter referred to as “commission,” is located on the First …

section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

commission’s Web site or by telephoning the commission staff. 1.5(1) “Charge of Discrimination,” EEOC 5c, for a complaint alleging a discriminatory or unfair practice or act in all jurisdictional areas except housing. 1.5(2) “Housing Discrimination Complaint,” HUD 903, for a comp…

1.6(1) Statement of purpose. It is the purpose of the commission, in adopting these rules to promote the efficient enforcement of the Act. To this end, the commission will use referral and deferral agreements to encourage agencies with similar powers and jurisdiction to: a. Devel…

guidelines on what actions or activities may produce a discriminatory impact in public accommodations.

creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion or disability by any public accommodation by: 10.2(1) Providing any disposition, service, financial aid, or benefit to an individual which is different, or is provided in a different manner, from th…

“Agency” means the Iowa civil rights commission. “Confidential record” means a record which is not available as a matter of right for examination and copying by members of the public under applicable provisions of law. Confidential records include records or information contained…

July 1, 2026.

Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

4, effective July 1, 2026.

of personally identifiable information which is collected, maintained, and retrieved by the agency by personal identifier in record systems as defined in rule 161—11.1(17A,22,216). Unless otherwise stated, the authority for this office to maintain the record is provided by Iowa C…

the agency other than record systems as defined in rule 161—11.1(17A,22,216). The records listed may contain information about individuals. Unless otherwise designated, the authority for this office to maintain the record is provided by Iowa Code chapter 216, the statutes governi…

compare personally identifiable information in one record system with personally identifiable information in another record system.

effective July 1, 2026.

section 4, effective July 1, 2026. [Filed emergency 5/13/88—published 6/1/88, effective 7/1/88] [Filed 12/22/89, Notice 6/14/89—published 1/10/90, effective 2/14/90] [Filed 1/29/93, Notice 11/25/92—published 2/17/93, effective 3/24/931] [Filed ARC 8733B (Notice ARC 8560B, IAB 3/1…

effective July 1, 2026.

section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

withholding from examination. Rescinded by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

certain records. Rescinded by 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

remainder of the rules shall not be affected thereby. The invalidity of any of the rules with respect to a particular person or under particular circumstances shall not affect their application to other persons or different circumstances.

request.

Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026. These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 216. [Filed 2/20/78, Notices 12/14/77, 1/11/78—published 3/22/78, effective 4/26/78] [Filed 4/4/80, Notice 9/5/79—published 4/30/80, effective 6/4/80] [Filed 12…

2.1(1) Wherever “Act” is used in rules of the commission it shall mean the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965, as amended (Iowa Code chapter 216). 2.1(2) Unless indicated otherwise, the terms “court,” “person,” “employment agency,” “labor organization,” “employer,” “employee,” “unfair…

2506.26(2) When the commission does not preside over receiving evidence, the presiding officer will issue a proposed decision. The proposed decision becomes the final decision of the commission without further proceedings unless there is an appeal of the proposed decision to the …

2506.27(1) Appeal by party. Any adversely affected party may appeal a proposed decision to the commission within 30 days after the decision is issued. 2506.27(2) Review. The commission may initiate review of a proposed decision on its own motion at any time within 30 days followi…

2506.29(1) When available. a. Any party may petition the commission to stay the effect of an order, or for other temporary remedies, pending review of the order by the commission. The petition must be filed with the notice of appeal and must state the reasons justifying a stay or…

3.1(1) Contents of complaint. Each complaint should contain the following: a. The full name, address, and phone number of the person making the charge; b. The full name and address of each respondent; c. A clear and concise statement of the facts constituting each alleged discrim…

parties irrespective of representation by counsel. Mediation may encompass all issues in the case that could be investigated. If the parties agree to seek and obtain a global settlement not limited to a resolution of the civil rights issues, the mediation may be expanded to inclu…