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Iowa Code § 904.105

Board — duties

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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2012
The board of corrections shall:
The board of corrections shall:
1. Organize annually and select a chairperson and vice chairperson.
1. Organize annually and select a chairperson and vice chairperson.
2. Adopt and establish policies for the operation and conduct of the department and the implementation of all department programs.
2. Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding policies for the operation and conduct of the department and the implementation of all department programs.
3. Recommend to the governor the names of individuals qualified for the position of director when a vacancy exists in the office.
4. Report immediately to the governor any failure by the director of the department to carry out any of the policy decisions or directives of the board.
3. Report immediately to the governor any failure by the director of the department to carry out any of the policy decisions or directives of the board.
5. Approve the budget of the department prior to submission to the governor.
4. Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding the budget of the department prior to submission to the governor.
6. Report biennially to the governor a summary of releases recommended, paroles granted, parole revocations, and other information relating to the parole of inmates as the board deems advisable.
5. Report biennially to the governor a summary of releases recommended, paroles granted, parole revocations, and other information relating to the parole of inmates as the board deems advisable.
7. Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 17A as the board deems necessary to transact its business and for the administration and exercise of its powers and duties.
6. Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding rules necessary to transact its business and for the administration and exercise of its powers and duties.
8. Make recommendations from time to time to the governor and the general assembly.
7. Make recommendations from time to time to the governor and the general assembly.
9. Approve the locations for all state institutions which are penal, reformatory, or corrective.
8. Provide advice and recommendations regarding the locations for all state institutions which are penal, reformatory, or corrective.
9. Establish and utilize such ad hoc advisory committees as determined necessary by the board. The board shall establish appointment provisions, membership terms, operating guidelines, and any other operational requirements for committees established pursuant to this subsection. Members of committees established pursuant to this subsection shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses.
10. Perform other functions as provided by law.
10. Perform other functions as provided by law.
83 Acts, ch 96, §6, 159
83 Acts, ch 96, §6, 159
CS83, §217A.5
CS83, §217A.5
85 Acts, ch 21, §14, 54
85 Acts, ch 21, §14, 54
CS85, §246.105
CS85, §246.105
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1501
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1501
C93, §904.105
C93, §904.105
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