351—7.6(68B) Contested case challenge.

1. 7.6(1)  Request. If the individual accepts administrative resolution concerning a late-filed personal financial disclosure through the payment of the assessed penalty, the matter will be closed. If the individual chooses to contest the board’s decision to deny the request or grant a partial waiver of an assessed penalty, the individual will make a written request to the executive director for a contested case proceeding within 30 days of being notified of the board’s decision.
2. 7.6(2)  Procedure. Upon timely receipt of a request for a contested case proceeding, the board will provide for the issuance of a statement of charges and notice of hearing. The contested case will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 17A. The burden will be on the board’s legal counsel to prove that a violation occurred.
3. 7.6(3)  Failure to request proceeding. The failure to request a contested case proceeding to contest the board’s decision on a waiver request is a failure to exhaust administrative remedies for purposes of seeking judicial review in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 68B.32A(9) and 68B.33.

[ARC 0238D, IAB 4/29/26, effective 6/3/26]