28H.1 Councils of governments established. For purposes of this chapter, a council of governments includes the following areas established by executive order number 11, 1968 or a chapter 28E agreement: 1. Upper explorerland regional planning commission serving Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties. 2. North Iowa area council of governments serving Cerro Gordo, Floyd, […]
28H.2 Work program — coordination. 1. Each council of governments shall adopt each year a work program to establish guidelines for delivery of services and activities to communities in the area. The work program shall include but is not limited to the following: a. Cooperation in delivery of community development programs and services to units […]
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. 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 […]
28H.4 Membership — liability of members. 1. Membership, appointments, and terms of office shall be governed by bylaws adopted by each council of governments. 2. A director, officer, employee, member, trustee, or volunteer of a council of governments is not liable for the debts or obligations of the council of governments. A director, officer, employee, […]
28H.5 Agreements with other agencies. A council of governments shall be considered a public agency for the purpose of chapter 28E. A council of governments may enter into an agreement under chapter 28E with another council of governments, community college, or other public agency for the purpose of community development and planning. 90 Acts, ch […]
