Chapter 5: Operating Procedures
In the August 2026 draft recodification (General Code Provisions), from page 21. Current 5 Operating Procedures.
Comparison with a draft: not adopted. The archive holds no public hearing, ordinance or vote adopting the recodified Code through the October 20, 2026 meeting packet. Until one is adopted, every page here compares the consolidated code with a draft that can still change: the revised draft with the October 6 changes is not in the archive.
A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
2 unchanged, 9 wording changed · 5 notable changes.
Section by section
§ 5.01 Oaths→ § 5.01 Oaths · Wording changed minor wording (99% same words) · compare the texts
§ 5.02 Bonds→ § 5.02 Bonds · Wording changed wording changed (81% same words) · compare the texts
- New requirement: …officers, elective or appointive. (Code of Iowa, Sec.
64.24[3])64.24(1)(a)) 5. Insurance Policy in Lieu of Bond. In lieu of a bond, a public officer required to obtain a bond pursuant to Chapter 64 of the Code of Iowa may obtain an insurance policy in an amount not less than the amounts required of a bond. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 64.3) …
§ 5.03 Powers And Duties→ § 5.03 Powers And Duties · Wording changed minor wording (97% same words) · compare the texts
§ 5.04 Books And Records→ § 5.04 Books And Records · Wording changed minor wording (98% same words) · compare the texts
§ 5.05 Transfer To Successor→ § 5.05 Transfer To Successor · Wording changed wording changed (94% same words) · compare the texts
§ 5.06 Meetings→ § 5.06 Meetings · Wording changed largely rewritten (60% same words) · compare the texts
- New requirement: …of Iowa, Sec. 21.7) 6. Electronic Meetings. A
meeting may be conducted by electronic means onlygovernmental body shall provide for hybrid meetings, teleconference participation, virtual meetings, remote participation, and other hybrid options for the members of the governmental body to participate in circumstances where such a meeting in person…
§ 5.07 Conflict Of Interest→ § 5.07 Conflict Of Interest · Wording changed wording changed (92% same words) · compare the texts
- Fee or charge: …not exceed a cumulative total purchase price of
$2,500$6,000 in a fiscal year. (Code of Iowa, Sec.… - New requirement: …public office or is not prohibited by law. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit nominal stipends, compensation, incentives, or benefits for volunteer firefighters or emergency medical care providers. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 362.5[1]) 2. Investment of…
§ 5.08 Resignations→ § 5.08 Resignations · Unchanged · compare the texts
§ 5.09 Removal Of Appointed Officers And Employees→ § 5.09 Removal Of Appointed Officers And Employees · Wording changed citations or formatting only · compare the texts
§ 5.10 Vacancies→ § 5.10 Vacancies · Wording changed largely rewritten (26% same words) · compare the texts match not yet reviewed: matched by catchline only; 26% of the words agree
- Text removed: …1 of the 2 following procedures: (Code of
Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2]) 1. Appointment. By appointment following public notice by the remaining members of the Council within 40 days after the vacancy occurs, except that if the remaining members do not constitute a quorum of the full membership, or if a petition is filed requesting an election, the Council shall call a special election as provided by law. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[2a]) 2. Electio…Iowa. …
§ 5.11 Gifts→ § 5.11 Gifts · Unchanged · compare the texts
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