# Iowa Code § 904.105: Board — duties > Iowa · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105 ## Section - **Citation:** Iowa Code § 904.105 - **Heading:** Board — duties - **Jurisdiction:** Iowa - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 904 / Section 904.105 ## Text The board of corrections shall: (1) Organize annually and select a chairperson and vice chairperson. (2) Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding policies for the operation and conduct of the department and the implementation of all department programs. (3) Report immediately to the governor any failure by the director of the department to carry out any of the policy decisions or directives of the board. (4) Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding the budget of the department prior to submission to the governor. (5) Report biennially to the governor a summary of releases recommended, paroles granted, parole revocations, and other information relating to the parole of inmates as the board deems advisable. (6) Provide advice and recommendations to the department regarding rules necessary to transact its business and for the administration and exercise of its powers and duties. (7) Make recommendations from time to time to the governor and the general assembly. (8) Provide advice and recommendations regarding the locations for all state institutions which are penal, reformatory, or corrective. (9) Establish and utilize such ad hoc advisory committees as determined necessary by the board. The board shall establish appointment provisions, membership terms, operating guidelines, and any other operational requirements for committees established pursuant to this subsection. Members of committees established pursuant to this subsection shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses. (10) Perform other functions as provided by law. 83 Acts, ch 96, §6, 159CS83, §217A.585 Acts, ch 21, §14, 54CS85, §246.10586 Acts, ch 1245, §1501C93, §904.1052024 Acts, ch 1170, §77, 351, 352 ## Nearby sections - [Iowa Code § 904.101 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.101.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.102 Department established — institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.102.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.103 Responsibilities of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.103.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104 Board created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104A Judicial district departments of correctional services established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104A.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.104B District advisory board expenses reimbursed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.104B.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.105 Board — duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.105A Duties of district advisory board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105A.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.106 Meetings expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.106.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.107 Director appointment and qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.107.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.108 Director — duties, powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.108.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.109 Powers of governor — report of abuses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.109.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.110 Official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.110.md) - [Iowa Code § 904.111 Chapter 28E agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.111.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C904_S904.105. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.