Iowa HF297 amends city fund allocation rules for emergency services equipment and allows council members to serve as volunteer fire department chiefs.

Iowa HF297 modifies city fund allocation rules for emergency services equipment and vehicles. If a city uses its general fund to cover repair or replacement costs, it may deposit settlement funds into the general fund. The bill also allows a city council member to serve as the chief of a volunteer fire department, provided they abstain from voting on their own appointment. The bill allows a city to establish a fund or reserve savings account for major equipment for police, fire, rescue, or emergency medical services.

Iowa HF297 amends city fund allocation rules for emergency services equipment and allows council members to serve as volunteer fire department chiefs.

Iowa HF297 modifies city fund allocation rules for emergency services equipment and vehicles. If a city uses its general fund to cover repair or replacement costs, it may deposit settlement funds into the general fund. The bill also allows a city council member to serve as the chief of a volunteer fire department, provided they abstain from voting on their own appointment. The bill allows a city to establish a fund or reserve savings account for major equipment for police, fire, rescue, or emergency medical services.