Rule 41.2 - Continuing legal education commission(1) There is hereby established a Commission on Continuing Legal Education (commission) consisting of 12 members. The supreme court will appoint to the commission 10 resident members of this state who are currently licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa, and 2 residents of this state who are not attorneys. The court must designate from among the members of the commission a chair who will serve at the pleasure of the court. All members, except for those appointed to fill unexpired terms, are appointed for a term of three years. No member can serve more than two consecutive complete terms as a member of the commission. The supreme court may adopt rules and regulations governing the operations and activities of the commission.(2) The commission has the following duties:a. To exercise general supervisory authority over the administration of this chapter.b. To accredit courses, programs, and other educational activities that will satisfy the educational requirements of this chapter; all being subject to continuous review by the commission.c. To foster and encourage the offering of such courses, programs and educational activities.d. To submit to the supreme court proposed rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter to govern the operations and activities of the commission. See chapter 42 of the Iowa Court Rules.e. Subject to the approval of the supreme court, to employ such persons as it deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. f To make recommendations to the supreme court concerning this chapter and the enforcement thereof.g. To present an annual budget and a recommended annual fee for costs of administering this chapter.h. To report promptly to the supreme court concerning any violation of this chapter by any member of the bar of this state.i. To file with the supreme court on March 1 of each year, and at such additional times as the supreme court may order, a written report reviewing in detail the activities of the commission during the preceding calendar year together with an audit of commission funds certified by a certified public accountant licensed to practice in Iowa.(3) Members of the commission will not be compensated but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties upon vouchers approved by the supreme court.Cont. Lega. Educ. Lawyer. 41.2
Court Order April 9, 1975; July 5, 1978; November 13, 1984; November 14, 1985; November 11, 1986; November 19, 1987; November 21, 1988; November 16, 1989; November 9, 2001, effective 2/15/2002; 2/22/2002; 12/5/2007; 12/13/2017, effective 1/1/2018.