Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 361. Executive Council |
Chapter 10. EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS COMPLAINT PROCEDURE |
Section 361.10.11. Informal settlement.
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Settlement negotiations may be initiated by the council or either party after a statement of charges is filed.
10.11(1) The council may designate the independent special counsel appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the council.
10.11(2) The council shall not be involved in the negotiations until a written settlement signed by the alleged violator is submitted to the council for approval. A negotiated settlement shall be binding on the alleged violator only upon approval by a majority of the members of the council.
10.11(3) The terms of any negotiated settlement shall be publicly recorded.