Iowa Code 216.3 – Commission appointed
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1. The Iowa state civil rights commission is created within the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing consisting of seven members appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be made to provide geographical area representation insofar as practicable. No more than four 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.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 216.3
- Commission: means the Iowa state civil rights commission created by this chapter. See Iowa Code 216.2
- Commissioner: means a member of the commission. See Iowa Code 216.2
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- Party: means a petitioner, a respondent, or a person who intervenes in a proceeding instituted under this chapter. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
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 executive officer of the commission.