The commission shall have the following duties:
 1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the Latino population of this state.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 216A.13

  • Department: means the department of human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. Serve as liaison between the department of human rights and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.
 3. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary.
 4. Recommend legislative and executive action to the governor and general assembly.
 5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.