IA HF250

Changes reporting requirements for county commission of veteran affairs executive directors or administrators from calendar year to fiscal year for tracking hours of veterans' services provided

Requires newly employed executive directors or administrators to comply with Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs commandant directives on training and certification, and obtain a personal identification verification card to access the veterans benefits management system

Mandates removal from office if an executive director or administrator fails within one year of employment to obtain certification, a personal identification verification card, and complete required training

Allows the commandant to extend the timeframe for obtaining a personal identification verification card based on extenuating circumstances upon request from a county commission

Requires continuing education to be completed only through entities approved by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs commandant, with failure to maintain certification being cause for removal from office