Section 641.191.1. Definitions.

For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:

“Advisory body” means a council, committee, or task force whose members have been appointed by the governor, the director or the director’s designee to provide advice or technical assistance to the department in an identified area of public health. An advisory body has no substantive authority to affect individual rights, duties or responsibilities.

“Chairperson” means the chair of the advisory body who has been elected by the majority of the advisory body’s members.

“Department” means the Iowa department of public health.

“Designee” means the individual designated by the director.

“Director” means the director of public health.

“Governor” means the governor of Iowa.