Iowa Code § 226.42
Emergency powers of superintendents
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2012
In case the mental health institutes lose contact with the statehouse, due to enemy action or otherwise, the superintendents of the institutes are hereby delegated the following powers and duties:
In case the mental health institutes lose contact with the seat of government, due to enemy action or otherwise, the superintendents of the institutes may do any of the following:
1. May collect moneys due the state treasury from the counties and from responsible persons or other relatives, these funds to be collected monthly, instead of quarterly, and to be deposited for use in operating the institutes.
1. Collect moneys due the state treasury from the counties and from responsible persons or other relatives, these funds to be collected monthly, instead of quarterly, and to be deposited for use in operating the institutes.
2. The superintendent shall have the power to requisition supplies, such as food, fuel, drugs and medical equipment, from any source available, in the name of the state, with the power to enter into contracts binding the state for payment at an indefinite future time.
2. Requisition supplies, such as food, fuel, drugs and medical equipment, from any source available, in the name of the state, and enter into contracts binding the state for payment at an indefinite future time.
3. The superintendent shall be authorized to employ personnel in all categories and for whatever remuneration the superintendent deems necessary, without regard to existing laws, rules or regulations, in order to permit the institute to continue its old functions, as well as meet its additional responsibilities.
3. Employ personnel in all categories and for whatever remuneration the superintendent deems necessary, without regard to existing laws, rules, or regulations, in order to permit the institute to continue its existing functions and meet its additional responsibilities.
MENTAL PATIENTS’ PERSONAL FUNDS
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