ARC 8130C - Iowa Administrative Rules

Notice of Intended Action

Administration, ch 1

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ARC 8130C

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT[871]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to administration
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The Director of the Workforce Development Department hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 1, “Administration,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 17A and chapter 84A as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 17A and chapter 84A as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514.

Purpose and Summary

Chapter 1 is the foundational Iowa Administrative Code chapter for the Department. It provides the mission and the overall general organizational structure for the organization.

As part of the Department’s review of rules under Executive Order 10, the Department identified several instances where the current chapter duplicates statutory language and uses restrictive terms. This text is proposed to be removed from the chapter.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 29, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

June 18, 2024

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

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

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking. Written comments in response to this rulemaking must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m.

on July 30, 2024. Comments should be directed to:

Rebecca Stonawski
Iowa Workforce Development
1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Phone: 515.802.9425
Email: rebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

July 30, 2024 9 to 9:30 a.m.	Capitol View Room 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa
July 30, 2024 1 to 1:30 p.m.	Capitol View Room 1000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa

Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend a 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 515.414.6800 or via email at april.stotz@iowa.gov at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Rescind 871—Chapter 1 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 1

ADMINISTRATION

871—1.1(84A) Mission and overall organization.

1.1(1) Mission. We power Iowa’s possibilities by connecting workers to opportunities and employers to workforce solutions.

1.1(2) Vision. To create, enable and sustain the most future ready workforce in the nation.

1.1(3) Overall organization. The chief executive officer of the department is the director of the department of workforce development who shall be appointed by the governor with the approval of two-thirds of the members of the senate and is responsible directly to the governor.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 84A.