Code of Iowa Chapter 28E: Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers

This statute outlines the abilities of local governments to work collaboratively to solve common problems.  This chapter of Iowa Code is used in cases of joint use of emergency services and public safety resources, and lists financial and legal considerations in sharing resources.

CHAPTER 28E

JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
28E.1 Purpose.
28E.2 Definitions.
28E.3 Joint exercise of powers.
28E.4 Agreement with other agencies.
28E.5 Specifications.
28E.6 Additional provisions.
28E.7 Obligations not excused.
28E.8 Filing with secretary of state.
28E.9 Status of interstate agreement.
28E.10 Approval of statutory officer.
28E.11 Agency to furnish aid.
28E.12 Contract with other agencies.
28E.13 Powers are additional to others.
28E.14 No limitation on contract.
28E.15 District agency.
28E.16 Election for bonds.
28E.17 Transit policy - joint agreement - city debt.
28E.18 Shared use of facilities.
28E.19 Joint county indigent defense fund.
28E.20 Joint purchases of equipment. Repealed by 96 Acts, ch 1194, §1.