Description of organization, ch 1
ARC 9023C
INTERIOR DESIGN EXAMINING BOARD[193G]
Adopted and Filed
Rulemaking related to description of organization
The Interior Design Examining Board hereby rescinds Chapter 1, “Description of Organization,” Iowa Administrative Code, and adopts a new chapter with the same title.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is adopted under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 544C.3.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 544C.
Purpose and Summary
Chapter 1 provides basic information on the structure and function of the Board, which benefits the public and registrants by informing them about the organization and administration of the Board.
Public Comment and Changes to Rulemaking
Notice of Intended Action for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on December 25, 2024, as ARC 8547C.
A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●January 28, 2025
●January 30, 2025
No one attended the hearings, and no public comment was received. One change from the Notice has been made in the adopted amendment to capitalize a proper noun, Council for Interior Design Qualification, in the definitions.
Adoption of Rulemaking
This rulemaking was adopted by the Board on February 24, 2025.
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 of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.
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).
Effective Date
This rulemaking will become effective on April 23, 2025.
The following rulemaking action is adopted:
ITEM 1.Rescind 193G—Chapter 1 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 1
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION
193G—1.1(544C,17A) Definitions. As used in these rules, the following definitions of words and terms apply:
“Board” means the same as in Iowa Code section 544C.1(1).
“CIDQ” means the Council for Interior Design Qualification.
“Department” means the same as in Iowa Code section 544C.1(4).
“Registered interior design” means the same as in Iowa Code section 544C.1(9).
“Registered interior designer” means the same as in Iowa Code section 544C.1(10).
193G—1.2(544C) Description.
1.2(1) The purpose of the board is to administer and enforce the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 544C. The board has promulgated these rules to clarify the board’s intent and procedures.
1.2(2) The primary mission of the board is to protect the public interest. All board rules are construed as fostering the guiding policies and principles described in Iowa Code chapter 544C.
193G—1.3(544C,17A) Organization and duties. The board elects annually from its members a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. A quorum of the board is four members, and all final motions and actions must receive a majority vote. The board enforces the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 544C and maintains a roster of all registered interior designers in the state.
1.3(1) Chairperson. The chairperson, when present, presides at the meetings, appoints committees, and exercises all duties and powers of the chairperson.
1.3(2) Vice chairperson. The vice chairperson, in the absence or incapacity of the chairperson, exercises the duties and powers of the chairperson.
193G—1.4(544C,17A) Meetings. Calls for meetings are issued in accordance with Iowa Code section 21.4. The first meeting scheduled after April 30 is the annual meeting. The chairperson and vice chairperson are elected at the annual meeting. The chairperson and vice chairperson serve one-year terms. The newly elected officers assume the duties of their respective offices at the conclusion of the meeting at which they are elected.
193G—1.5(544C) Other meetings. In addition to the annual meeting and any subsequent meetings, the time and place of which may be fixed by vote of the board, a meeting may be called by the chairperson of the board or by joint call of a majority of its members.
193G—1.6(544C) Administrative committees. The board chairperson may appoint administrative committees of members of the board for the purpose of making recommendations on matters specified by the board.
193G—1.7(544C,17A) Waivers. Persons who wish to seek waivers from board rules should consult the uniform rules for the department at 481—Chapter 6.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 21, 22, 252J, 261, 272C and 544C.
[Filed 2/24/25, effective 4/23/25]
[Published 3/19/25]
EDITOR’S NOTE: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 3/19/25.
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