# Iowa Code § 544A.5: Duties

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 544A.5
- **Heading:** Duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 544A / Section 544A.5

## Text

The architectural examining board shall enforce this chapter, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the examination of applicants for the license provided by this chapter, and shall, after due public notice, hold meetings each year for the purpose of examining applicants for licensure and the transaction of business pertaining to the affairs of the board. Examinations shall be given as often as deemed necessary, but not less than annually. Action at a meeting shall not be taken without the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the board. The director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing shall hire and provide staff to assist the board with implementing this chapter.

[C27, 31, 35, §1905-b5; C39, §1905.62; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §118.5]86 Acts, ch 1245, §726C93, §544A.52006 Acts, ch 1177, §42; 2017 Acts, ch 131, §7; 2018 Acts, ch 1026, §161; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §1696

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 544A.1 Practice regulated — creation of architectural examining board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.2 Officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.3 Records — roster.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.4 Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.5 Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.8 Qualification for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.9 Licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.10 Renewals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.11 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.12 Expenses — compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.13 Revocation or suspension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.15 Unlawful practice — violations — criminal and civil penalties — consent agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.15.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.16 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.16.md)
- [Iowa Code § 544A.17 When not applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C544A_S544A.17.md)

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