281—37.2(280) Conference realignment committee.

1. 37.2(1)  General. A conference realignment committee (committee) is established pursuant to Iowa Code section 280.13E.
2. 37.2(2)  Duties and powers. The committee has the duties and powers specified in Iowa Code section 280.13E.
3. 37.2(3)  Membership. The committee will have the membership described in Iowa Code section 280.13E(2)“a”(2). Members will be selected based on regions established by the two organizations, with each region being guaranteed representation, and may also be selected on an at-large basis. Members serve four-year terms and are eligible for reappointment once.
4. 37.2(4)  Appointment of members. The executive directors of the two organizations make appointments to the committee, including filling vacancies. The executive directors of the two organizations will initially divide committee memberships into two cohorts and alternate making appointments to each cohort every four-year cycle. Each cohort will contain at least one representative of a nonpublic school.

5. 37.2(5)  Committee operations.

   1. a. The executive directors of the two organizations will provide recommendations on committee agenda items.
   2. b. A quorum for the committee is ten members.
   3. c. The committee may adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter.

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