Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 141 - Ombudsman
Chapter 5 - Petitions for Rule Making
Rule 141-5.1 - Petition for Rule Making

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 141-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

(1) Definition. As used in this chapter, "agency" means the office of the citizens' aide/ombudsman.

(2) Filing. Any interested person may file a petition for rule making with the agency. A petition is deemed filed when it is received by the agency. The petition may be delivered in person or mailed to the Office of Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman, Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

(3) Form. The petition must be typewritten or legibly handwritten, and substantially conform to the following form:

Office of the Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman

Petition by (Name of Petitioner))

for the (adoption, amendment, or repeal)) PETITION FOR

of rules relating to) RULEMAKING

(state subject matter).)

1. The text or summary of the contents of the proposed rule or amendment, or the rule sought to be repealed.

2. The reasons for seeking the requested action.

3. A brief summary of petitioner's arguments and any relevant data or evidence in support of the action urged in the petition. (Attach copies of any supporting documents to the petition.)

4. Any request by petitioner for a meeting provided for by rule 5.2(17A).

5. The signature, mailing address, and telephone number of the petitioner or the petitioner's representative.

(4) Briefs. The petitioner may attach a brief to the petition in support of the action urged in the petition.

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