§ 216.3 — Commission and director appointed

Iowa § 216.3

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VI: HUMAN SERVICES
• Ch. 216: OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

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1. The Iowa state civil rights commission is created consisting of five members appointed
bythegovernorsubjecttoconfirmationbythesenate. Appointmentsshallbemadetoprovide
geographical area representation insofar as practicable. No more than three members of the
commission shall belong to the same political party. Members appointed to the commission
shall serve for four-year staggered terms beginning and ending as provided by section 69.19.
2. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the
unexpired part of the term of the vacancy. Any commissioner may be removed from office
by the governor for cause.
3. The governor subject to confirmation by the senate shall appoint a director who shall
serve as the head of the agency. The governor shall set the salary of the director within
the applicable salary range established by section 8A.461. The director shall adopt rules
pursuant to chapter 17A consistent with and necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.
The director shall advise and support the commission in fulfilling the commission’s duties
and responsibilities under section 216.5A.

Legislative History

[C66, 71, §105A.3; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601A.3]