Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amanda L. Collins’s organization
Oct 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Office Of The Auditor Of The State Of Iowa Webvtt
The discussion centered on the representation of the Office of the Auditor of the State of Iowa by the Attorney General in a specific case involving enforcement of a subpoena against the Davenport City Council. Key points of contention included whether a conflict of interest existed between the Auditor and the Attorney General regarding the arguments presented in briefs concerning attorney-client privilege and the scope of auditor review of closed session tapes. The representatives debated the interpretation of statutory representation rules, specifically Iowa Code sections 13.2 and 11.52, and whether an evidentiary hearing should precede an appeal of the district court's ruling that attorney-client privilege was not a bar to auditor review. The necessity and procedure for retaining alternative counsel if disqualification were found under Section 13.3 were also discussed.
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The Iowa Supreme Court Amended Memorandum Of Operation
This document, an Amended Memorandum of Operation, details the structure and procedures for the Iowa Business Specialty Court, an ongoing component of the Iowa court system adopted in 2016. Its primary purpose is to expedite complex commercial litigation, enhance judicial expertise, reduce costs for litigants, and improve the environment for business dispute resolution in Iowa. Key areas include the scope of its statewide docket, the selection process for presiding judges, eligibility criteria for cases (such as those involving compensatory damages of $200,000 or more or specific business dispute types), procedures for transferring cases to or from the business court, and the application of existing Iowa Court Rules with provisions for streamlined pretrial procedures. The document also mandates a biannual review of the court's effectiveness, with findings to be reported starting January 1, 2023.
Jul 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Minutes
The meeting focused on "Back to Basics: Adoption Selection Staffings." Key discussion points included an overview of changes to the Iowa adoption selection process, which were implemented in December 2024. The presentation detailed the roles of the ongoing supervisor and social work case manager in the selection committee, emphasizing the case manager's new required role. The session reviewed guiding principles, such as prioritizing the best interests of the child and avoiding sibling separation. Specific attention was given to placement priority, including adult relatives and fictive kin, as outlined in Iowa Code 232.117. The presentation covered the two adoption pathways: single family and multiple family. For the multiple family path, the selection committee composition and the requirement for consensus decisions through negotiation were discussed. The importance of family finding, including the diligent identification of relatives and fictive kin, was reviewed, noting that relative notices must be provided within 30 days of removal, per Iowa code. Finally, documentation updates, specifically the redesign of Form 470-5615 (Family Interview Questions) and Form 470-774 (Adoption Selection Summary), were covered, stressing that the summary must accurately reflect the committee's reasoning as personal notes will be destroyed.
Jun 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Webvtt
The meeting focused on providing an update regarding drug testing and behavioral indicators, which was framed as a 'Back to Basics' session. Key discussion points included upcoming changes to the drug testing contract effective July 1st, which will involve continuing collections by CIJDC across fixed sites, in-home testing, and emergency collection, with all samples shipped via FedEx overnight. A new test type, the oral swab, will be added, though it requires Jarvis enhancements for availability. A major forthcoming change is the introduction of a Medical Review Officer (MRO) service by August 1st to review positive, adulterated, substituted, and invalid results, which may cause delays in reporting. There are no changes to drug testing during child abuse assessments, but drug testing is prohibited during family assessments. Significant protocol changes are anticipated for drug testing during ongoing case management, tentatively effective September 1st, which introduces three phases: Initial, Stabilization, and Return to Use. The Initial Phase allows up to one drug test per week for up to 60 days, utilizing urine or oral swab. The Stabilization Phase mandates less frequent testing, such as every other week, contingent on client progress. The session also detailed that supervisor approval will be required for hair and sweat patch tests, and introduced the use of screening tools (UNCUP/CAGE for adults, CRAFT for adolescents) to guide decisions on drug testing based on behavioral indicators and physical environment observations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
