Iowa § 357J.12 - 357J.12 Commission powers.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 357J.12 — 357J.12 Commission powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 357J.12. 357J.12 Commission powers.
1. The commission may purchase, own, rent, or maintain fire and emergency medical services apparatus or equipment within the state or outside the territorial jurisdiction and boundary limits of this state, provide housing for such apparatus and equipment, provide fire protection service and emergency medical service and facilities, and may certify for levy an annual tax as provided in section 357J.10. The commission may purchase material, employ fire protection service personnel, emergency medical service personnel, and other personnel, and may perform all other acts necessary to properly maintain and operate the district. The commission may contract under chapter 28E with any city or county or public or private agency that is not a member of the district for the purpose of providing fire protection service or emergency medical service under this chapter. The commissioners are allowed necessary expenses in the discharge of their duties. 2. The commission shall draw the boundaries of fire and emergency medical services areas within the district to be assigned to various fire departments and stations throughout the district. 2008 Acts, ch 1152, §12 Fri Dec 12 20:07:30 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 357J.12 (18, 0)
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Section 357J.12 ("357J.12 Commission powers.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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