Iowa Code § 231E.10

Notwithstanding section 633.63 or any other provision to the contrary, a local public guardian shall not provide direct services to or have an actual or the appearance of any conflict of interest relating to any individual for whom the local public guardian acts in the capacity of a guardian, conservator, or representative payee, unless such provision of direct services or the appearance of a conflict of interest is approved and monitored by the state office in accordance with rules adopted by the department.