ARC 2789C

ARC 2789C

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT[11]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 8A.104(5), the Department of Administrative Services hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 64, "Benefits," Iowa Administrative Code.

This rule making discusses out-of-state travel procedures. The proposed amendment strikes the reference to 2003 Iowa Code Supplement section 8A.512 and inserts authorization by the proper authority. This proposed amendment aligns the Department's administrative rules with the current Iowa Code provision. Out-of-state travel is now approved by the administrative head of the agency as outlined in Iowa Code section 8A.512A and subrule 41.4(2) and is no longer approved by the Executive Council. The statutory language for this out-of-state travel approval procedure changed in 2011.

Interested persons may make written comments on the proposed amendment until 4:30 p.m.on November 15, 2016. Comments should be directed to Tami Wiencek, Department of Administrative Services, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-6140 or by e-mail to tami.wiencek@iowa.gov.

A public hearing will be held on November 15, 2016, from 10 to 11 a.m.in Conference Room 6, A Level, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, at which time persons may present their views either orally or in writing. Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs by calling (515)725-2017.

While this amendment will result in operational efficiency, the fiscal impact is indeterminable and believed minimal.

The Department does not intend to grant waivers under the provisions of these rules, other than as may be allowed under the Department's general rules concerning waivers.

After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.

This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code section 8A.512A.

The following amendment is proposed.

Amend subrule 64.10(2) as follows:

64.10(2) Workshop, seminar, or conference attendance. The appointing authority may approve education financial assistance for an employee attending a workshop, seminar, or conference conducted by a professional, educational, or governmental organization or institution when attendance by the employee would not require a reduction in job responsibilities.

a. Assistance for meeting continuing education requirements may be approved when the assistance is applied toward maintaining a professional registration, certification, or license and the workshop, seminar, or conference is related to the duties and responsibilities of the employee's position.

b. Payment of registration fees and other costs, such as lodging, meals, and travel, shall be in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department of administrative services.

c. If attendance is outside the state of Iowa, travel must first be authorized by the executive council pursuant to 2003 Iowa Code Supplement section 8A.512 be authorized by the proper authority.