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Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions

Excerpted from the Iowa Freedom of Information Council’s “Open Meetings, Open Records Handbook”

Why was the Iowa Public Information Board created?
What are the powers and duties of the board?
What are the limits of the board’s jurisdiction?
What sort of protection is afforded to government officials or employees who rely on the legal advice of the board?
What sorts of penalties can the board levy for founded violations of the law?
Do I have to file a public meetings or records complaint with the Public Information Board instead of going to court? If I file a complaint with the board and am dissatisfied with the result, can I appeal?
Is there a time requirement for filing a complaint with the IPIB?
Are the files at the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) open to the public?

Printed from the website on October 22, 2020 at 6:22am.