Section 282.11.7. Notice of hearing.

       11.7(1) Delivery. Delivery of the notice of hearing constitutes the commencement of the contested case proceeding. Delivery may be executed by:

        a.           Personal service as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure; or

        b.           Certified mail, return receipt requested; or

        c.           Publication, as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure.

       11.7(2) Contents. The notice of hearing shall contain the following information:

        a.           A statement of the time, date, place, and nature of the hearing;

        b.           A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;

        c.           A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved;

        d.           A short and plain statement of the matter asserted;

        e.           Identification of all parties including the name, address and telephone numbers of counsel representing each of the parties where known;

        f.            Reference to the procedural rules governing conduct of the contested case proceeding;

        g.           Identification of the presiding officer, if known. If not known, a description of who will serve as presiding officer; and

        h.           Notification of the time period in which a party may request, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.11 and rule 282—11.8(17A,272), that the presiding officer be an administrative law judge.

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