Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-25.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 721-25.4 - Notice of proceedings

Upon receipt of a complaint from the director of elections, the presiding officer shall establish a schedule under which the complainant and respondent(s), as well as any other interested persons, may file any written submissions or documentary evidence concerning the complaint and under which a hearing on the complaint will be conducted, if requested. The presiding officer shall serve notice of the proceeding upon the complainant and the respondent(s). The notice shall include:

1. A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the proceeding is being conducted;

2. A reference to the particular section or sections of Title III which are involved;

3. A reference to the procedural rules governing conduct of the proceeding;

4. A short and plain statement of the matters asserted in the complaint;

5. Identification of all parties or known representatives of parties;

6. The deadline for submission of an answer by the respondent(s) or written documentation by any interested persons;

7. The deadline by which either party may request an evidentiary hearing; and

8. Any other information deemed appropriate.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-25.4