282—11.7(17A,256) Notice of hearing.

1. 11.7(1)  Delivery. Delivery of the notice of hearing constitutes the commencement of the contested case proceeding. Delivery may be executed by:

   1. a. Personal service as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure; or
   2. b. Certified mail, return receipt requested; or
   3. c. Publication, as provided in the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure.

2. 11.7(2)  Contents. The notice of hearing will contain the following information:

   1. a. A statement of the time, date, place, and nature of the hearing;
   2. b. A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;
   3. c. A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved;
   4. d. A short and plain statement of the matter asserted;
   5. e. Identification of all parties including the name, address and telephone numbers of counsel representing each of the parties where known;
   6. f. Reference to the procedural rules governing conduct of the contested case proceeding;
   7. g. Identification of the presiding officer, if known. If not known, a description of who will serve as presiding officer; and
   8. h. Notification of the time period in which a party may request, pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.11 and rule 282—11.8(17A,256), that the presiding officer be an administrative law judge.

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