The executive secretary has the authority to grant a continuance after consultation, if needed, with the chairperson of the board.
A request for continuance of a contested case matter must be submitted in writing to the board not later than seven days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the executive secretary only in situations involving extenuating, extraordinary, or emergency circumstances.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 811-16.17