Section 81.24.15. Other groups of records.

This rule describes groups of records maintained by the agency other than record systems as defined in 24.2(22). These records are routinely available to the public. However, the agency’s files of these records may contain confidential information as discussed in 24.13(22). In addition, the records listed in 24.15(1) to 24.15(3) may contain information about individuals; however, these records are not retrieved by the name of the individual. All records are stored both on paper and in automated data processing systems unless otherwise noted.

       24.15(1) Published audit reports. Audit reports and supporting working papers may contain information about individuals working for or doing business with the subject of the audit report. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section 11.4. These reports and working papers are stored both on paper and microfiche records.

       24.15(2) Rule-making records. Rule-making records may contain information about individuals making written or oral comment on proposed rules. This information is collected pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.4. This information is not stored in an automated data processing system.

       24.15(3) Publications. Project reports, agency newsletters, brochures, etc., may contain information about individuals, including agency staff or members of agency committees. This information is not stored in an automated data processing system.

       24.15(4) Published materials. The agency uses many legal and technical publications in its work. The public may inspect these publications upon request. Some of these materials may be protected by copyright law.

       24.15(5) Agency employees’ handbook. The agency employees’ handbook does not contain information about individuals.

       24.15(6) Other records. All other records that are not exempted from disclosure by law.