Iowa Code Title IX. Local Government [Chs. 331-420] § 400.24. Oaths--books and papers--procedures

1. The presiding officer of the commission or the council, as the case may be, shall have power to administer oaths in the same manner and with like effect and under the same penalties as in the case of magistrates exercising criminal or civil jurisdiction.

2. The council or commission shall cause subpoenas to be issued for such witnesses and the production of such books and papers as either party may designate.  Issuance of subpoenas shall be consistent with the Iowa rules of civil procedure.  The subpoenas shall be signed by the chairperson of the commission or mayor, as the case may be, or by an attorney representing a party before the commission.  The council or commission shall provide a copy of each subpoena to both parties upon issuance.  A party, or an attorney representing a party, shall provide copies of any material produced in response to a subpoena to the opposing party upon receipt of such material.

3. Those employees who are defined as an “officer” under section 80F.1, subsection 1, paragraph “f”, shall have the right to request documents, records, and any other evidence in the possession of the appointing authority relevant to the determination of cause and proportionality of discipline not otherwise in violation of chapter 80F.