Commission powers and duties
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1253 C87, §601K.114 87 Acts, ch 115, §75; 89 Acts, ch 54, §1 C93, §216A.114 93 Acts, ch 75, §4; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §140, 170
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
- 1. Study the changing needs and opportunities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people in this state.
- 2. Serve as a liaison between the office and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.
- 3. Recommend to the board for adoption rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and office.
- 4. Recommend legislative and executive action to the governor and general assembly.
- 5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1253 C87, §601K.114 87 Acts, ch 115, §75; 89 Acts, ch 54, §1 C93, §216A.114 93 Acts, ch 75, §4; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §140, 170