The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to standardize local government notice requirements for public hearings and actions. It specifies that notices must be published in accordance with section 362.3, which mandates publication at least once in a newspaper with general circulation in the city, at least four but not more than twenty days before the hearing. For cities with a population of 200 or less, or those without a newspaper, notice can be posted in three designated public places. This change aims to streamline the notification process for actions such as withdrawing from state building codes, discontinuing a city, reducing city council members, and amending revitalization plans.

Additionally, the bill removes specific timeframes previously required for notice, such as the minimum ten days for certain public hearings and the thirty days for civil service commissioner appointments. Instead, it consolidates these requirements under the new framework, allowing for greater flexibility and consistency across different local government actions. The overall goal is to enhance transparency and public participation in local governance while simplifying the procedural requirements for local officials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103A.12, 368.3, 362.3, 24.2A, 404.2