Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 497 - Iowa Public Information Board
Chapter 4 - Contested Cases
Rule 497-4.27 - Applications for Rehearing

(1) By whom filed. Any party to a contested case proceeding may file an application for rehearing from a final order.

(2) Content of application. The application for rehearing shall state on whose behalf it is filed, the specific grounds for rehearing, and the relief sought. In addition, the application shall state whether the applicant desires reconsideration of all or part of the agency decision on the existing record and whether, on the basis of the grounds enumerated in subrule 4.26(4), the applicant requests an opportunity to submit additional evidence.

(3) Time of filing. The application shall be filed with the board within 20 days after issuance of the final decision.

(4) Notice to other parties. A copy of the application shall be timely mailed by the applicant to all parties of record not joining therein. If the application does not contain a certificate of service, the board shall serve copies on all parties.

(5) Disposition. Any application for a rehearing shall be deemed denied unless the agency grants the application within 20 days after its filing.