The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
 1. Recommend to the board the adoption of rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and division.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 216A.92B

  • 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. Supervise the collection of data regarding the scope of services provided by the community action agencies.
 3. Serve as liaisons between the division and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.
 4. Make recommendations to the governor and the general assembly for executive and legislative action designed to improve the status of low-income persons in the state.
 5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.