Iowa Code 232.160 – Department of human services as public authority
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 232.160
- Department: means the state department of human services and includes the local, county, and service area offices of the department. See Iowa Code 232.68
- state: means the general interest held by the people in the health, safety, welfare, and protection of all children living in this state. See Iowa Code 232.90
The “appropriate public authorities” as used in article III of the interstate compact on the placement of children under section 232.158 shall, with reference to this state, mean the state department of human services and said department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by article III of that interstate compact.