Section 641.94.4. Review process.

       94.4(1) The department shall establish a request for proposal and application process for organizations eligible to receive funding. The department shall establish a process to review applications, which includes receiving input from a review committee. The review process and review criteria shall be described in the request for proposals.

       94.4(2) The director shall create a committee to review proposals and make recommendations to the director. At a minimum, committee membership shall include representation from:

        a.           State departments of human services, justice and public health;

        b.           Iowa Medical Society;

        c.           Iowa Hospital Association;

        d.           Iowa Nurses Association; and

        e.           Iowa chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.