Iowa SF89 mandates the statewide interoperable communications system board to process all access applications and provides definitions for key terms.

Iowa SF89 requires the statewide interoperable communications system (SICS) board to handle all applications for access to the SICS, without delegating this responsibility. The board must approve the user level submitted by a public service organization. The bill specifies that no public service organization, regardless of whether it has direct or sponsored system access, needs a contract or agreement with a public entity to qualify for SICS access. The state will provide system access setup, training, support, and electronic codes or keys to public service organizations at no cost.

Iowa SF89 mandates the statewide interoperable communications system board to process all access applications and provides definitions for key terms.

Iowa SF89 requires the statewide interoperable communications system (SICS) board to handle all applications for access to the SICS, without delegating this responsibility. The board must approve the user level submitted by a public service organization. The bill specifies that no public service organization, regardless of whether it has direct or sponsored system access, needs a contract or agreement with a public entity to qualify for SICS access. The state will provide system access setup, training, support, and electronic codes or keys to public service organizations at no cost.