Iowa Administrative Code Agency 545 - City Finance Committee
Here’s an enhanced overview of Iowa Administrative Code — Agency 545: City Finance Committee:
📑 Agency 545 – City Finance Committee (Iowa Administrative Code)
Responsible for establishing guidelines and procedures governing city finance officers, budgets, and related administrative processes.
📘 Chapters & Rules Overview
Based on the latest official Code:
Chapter 1 – Operations of City Finance Committee
Rules 545‑1.1 to 1.10 — covering purpose, membership, officer duties, subcommittees, meetings, quorum, and order of business. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 2 – Budget Amendments and Fund Transfer
Rules 545‑2.1 to 2.5 — addressing procedures for unanticipated appropriations, intra‑program and inter‑program transfers. (law.cornell.edu, legis.iowa.gov)
Chapter 3 – Budget Forms
Rule 545‑3.1 — prescribing formats for city budgeting and financial reporting. (law.cornell.edu, iowaleague.org)
Chapter 4 – Employee Benefits
Rules 545‑4.1 to 4.4 — detailing standards and administration of employee benefit plans. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 5 – Petitions for Rule Making
Rules 545‑5.1 to 5.3 — procedures for petitioning amendments or new rules. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 6 – Declaratory Orders
Rules 545‑6.1 to 6.12 — guidance on petitions, notices, interventions, briefs, and formal orders. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 7 – Agency Procedure for Rule Making
Rules 545‑7.5 to 7.11 — public participation, regulatory analysis, exemptions, and procedural requirements. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 8 – Public Records and Fair Information Practices
Rules 545‑8.1 to 8.17 — transparency standards and records access protocols. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 9 – Law Enforcement Officer Training Reimbursement
Rules 545‑9.1 to 9.8 — reimbursement eligibility and procedures for law enforcement training. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 10 – Tax Rate Suspension Appeal
Rule 545‑10.1 — process for cities appealing statutory levy limitations to the State Appeal Board. (law.cornell.edu, iowaleague.org)
🔍 Highlights
Chapter 1 details governance structure (chair, vice-chair, secretary), meeting protocols, quorum rules, and operational procedures.
Chapter 2 outlines the framework for budget adjustments and transfers — essential for fiscal flexibility. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 4 sets standards for administering employee benefit plans under city fiscal operations. (legis.iowa.gov)
Chapter 6 on declaratory orders defines how cities may seek formal agency interpretations. (legis.iowa.gov)
🛠️ How Can I Help Further?
Summaries of individual rule provisions (e.g., 545‑1.3 on officer responsibilities).
Providing direct text or interpretation of specific rules.
Assistance with petition, appeals, or compliance processes under these rules.
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