216B.1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the commission for the blind. 2. “Department” means the department for the blind. 3. “Director” means the director of the department for the blind. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1256 C87, §601K.121 88 Acts, ch 1277, §29, 31 C89, §601L.1 C93, […]
216B.2 Commission created. 1. The commission for the blind is established consisting of three members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. Members of the commission shall serve three-year terms beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19. The members of the commission shall appoint officers for the commission. A majority of […]
216B.3 Commission duties. The commission shall: 1. Prepare and maintain a complete register of the blind of the state which shall describe the condition, cause of blindness, ability to receive education and industrial training, and other facts the commission deems of value. 2. Assist in marketing of products of blind workers of the state. 3. […]
216B.4 Federal aid. 1. The director may accept financial aid from the government of the United States for carrying out rehabilitation and physical restoration of the blind and for providing library, news, and information services to persons who are blind and persons with disabilities. 2. A contribution or grant shall not be accepted if a […]
216B.5 Commission employees. The commission may employ staff who shall be qualified by experience to assume the responsibilities of the offices. The director shall be the administrative officer of the commission and shall be responsible for implementing policy set by the commission. The director shall carry out programs and policies as determined by the commission. […]
216B.6 Powers. The commission shall have all powers necessary to carry out the functions and duties specified in this chapter, including, but not limited to the power to establish advisory committees on special studies, to solicit and accept gifts and grants, to adopt rules according to chapter 17A for the commission and department, and to […]
216B.7 Report. The commission shall make a detailed report of its activities, studies, conclusions and recommendations to the general assembly not later than February 15 of each odd-numbered year. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1261 C87, §601K.127 88 Acts, ch 1277, §31 C89, §601L.7 C93, §216B.7
216B.8 Contract bids. A bidder awarded a contract with the department shall disclose the names of all subcontractors, who will work on the project being bid, within forty-eight hours after the award of the contract. If a subcontractor named by a bidder awarded a contract is replaced, or if the cost of work to be […]
