Iowa Code 28H.3 – Duties

A council of governments shall perform, but is not limited to, the following duties:

1. Provide planning services or technical assistance to the region defined in section 28H.1.

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. Coordinate regional community development planning to assist community development and planning.

3. Coordinate delivery of community development programs and services with local, state, and federal programs and activities.

4. Prepare a regional community development plan which shall be updated annually. The plan shall include but is not limited to the following:

a. Inventory and needs assessment of regional infrastructure.

b. Labor supply.

c. Cultural and fine arts resources.

d. Housing.

e. Primary health care services.

f. Natural resources, conservation, and recreational facilities.

g. Region-wide development opportunities.