Staff who are members of councils or general committees of the University in accordance with I-2.8(6)a are deemed to be in line of duty when attending regular meetings or special meetings called by the chairperson to consider an agenda when such events occur during scheduled work hours.

When staff members are invited by the President or designee through the chairperson of a council or committee or otherwise, to attend meetings of the Iowa Board of Regents, other University councils, committees, commissions, task forces, or student government, such attendance is deemed to be in line of duty when such events occur during scheduled work hours.

Staff members are requested to notify their supervisors at the earliest possible time of meetings referred to in III-25.1and III-25.2 in order that departmental schedules may be arranged to accommodate such service to the University with minimal disruption. Departments are encouraged to accommodate such University service whenever possible.