Iowa Administrative Code Agency 543 - Appeal Board, State
Here is an overview of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) – Agency 543: State Appeal Board:
Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 543
Title: State Appeal Board
Governing Authority: Iowa Department of Management
Legal Authority: Iowa Code Chapter 24, Chapter 669, and Chapter 25
Purpose and Responsibilities
The State Appeal Board is responsible for handling and approving certain claims and appeals against the State of Iowa, including:
Approval of Settlements and Claims
Approves claims for money damages filed under:
Iowa Tort Claims Act (Iowa Code Chapter 669)
Claims not otherwise permitted by law (Chapter 25)
Local Government Budget Appeals
Reviews and rules on budget appeals from taxpayers or governmental units under:
Iowa Code Chapter 24
State Employee Back Pay and Benefits Claims
Considers claims related to state employee salaries, back pay, and expenses when not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Key Rules and Provisions in IAC Agency 543
Although the exact rule numbers and chapters may vary slightly, key rule sections typically include:
Chapter 1 – Organization and Operation
Structure of the board
Meeting procedures
Duties of board members (Governor, Auditor of State, and Director of the Department of Management)
Chapter 2 – Claims Under Iowa Code Chapter 25
Filing and approval of claims not otherwise authorized by law
Guidelines for settlements under $2,000 or those requiring legislative approval
Chapter 3 – Tort Claims (Iowa Code Chapter 669)
Procedure for filing tort claims against the state
Settlement authority and appeals process
Chapter 4 – Budget Appeals
Appeal procedures for local government budgets
Deadlines and required documentation
State Appeal Board Composition
Governor (or designee)
Auditor of State
Director of the Department of Management
Filing Claims or Appeals
Claims must be filed with the State Appeal Board Clerk, usually through the Department of Management. Specific forms and deadlines are required, depending on the nature of the claim or appeal.
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