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Iowa
Architectural Examining Board
1920 SE Hulsizer
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Telephone 515/281-5910
Fax 515/281-7411
Complaint Forms
In
accordance with the administrative rules, all complaints must be
in writing filed with the Board.
An investigation of the allegations is made by the investigators
designated by the president of the board.
A peer review committee may be appointed to do the investigation
by the President of the board.
The investigators or the peer review investigative committee will
make a written report to the board.
The
board may then:
- Order
the matter to be further investigated.
- Allow
the registrant who is the subject of the complaint an opportunity
to appear before the committee for an informal discussion regarding
the circumstances of the alleged violation.
- Determine
there is no probable cause to believe a disciplinary violation
has occurred and close the case.
- Determine
there is probable cause to believe that a disciplinary violation
has occurred.
A voluntary
informal discussion may be offered the registrant to discuss the
facts and circumstances of the alleged violation. The board may
seek a consent order at the time of the informal discussion.
The
board decision may be to establish a statement of charges and notice
of hearing. Every hearing shall be conducted before a majority of
the board members and an administrative law judge shall act as presiding
officer to conduct the hearing for the board.
The
board shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law and provide
the respondent notice of the decision.
The
respondent may file an application for rehearing if they state the
specific grounds for rehearing and the relief sought.
The
board may assess the respondent with certain fees and expenses relating
to a disciplinary hearing, only if the board finds the architect
did violate Iowa Code Chapter 544A and the administrative rules
of the architectural examining board.
A registered
architect shall, when requested, respond to registered or certified
communications from the board within 30 days of the mailing of such
communications.
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