Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 721 - Secretary of State
Division II - Elections
Chapter 25 - Election Administration-administrative Complaint Procedure
Rule 721-25.34 - Alternate Dispute Resolution
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
If, as required by subrule 25.1(2), a final determination is not issued within 90 days of the date of the filing of a complaint and the complainant does not agree to allow a longer period for making the determination, the complaint shall be transferred to a board of arbitration, which shall resolve the complaint within 60 days from the date of transfer.
(1) The board of arbitration shall be composed of the following three members: one member designated by the complainant, one member designated by the state commissioner of elections, and a third member jointly agreed to by the first two members.
(2) The board of arbitration shall have access to the record compiled in proceedings prior to the transfer, including the tape or transcript of any hearing, but may not conduct any further hearing or receive additional testimony, evidence, or other submissions. The board of arbitration shall determine the appropriate resolution of the complaint by a majority vote and shall issue a written decision as required by rule 721-25.9(17A,39A,47). The board's decision shall be considered the final decision upon the complaint for purposes of publication, rehearing and judicial review.
