123.17 - PROHIBITION ON COMMISSION MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. - Iowa Statutes

123.17 PROHIBITION ON COMMISSION MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. Commission members, officers, and employees of the division shall not, while holding such office or position, hold any other office or position under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory or of the United States; nor engage in any occupation, business, endeavor, or activity which would or does conflict with their duties under this chapter; nor, directly or indirectly, use their office or employment to influence, persuade, or induce any other officer, employee, or person to adopt their political views or to favor any particular candidate for an elective or appointive public office; nor, directly or indirectly, solicit or accept, in any manner or way, any money or other thing of value for any person seeking an elective or appointive public office, or to any political party or any group of persons seeking to become a political party. Any officer or employee violating this section or any other provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, be subject to suspension or discharge from employment. Any commission member shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, be subject to removal from office as provided by law.          Section History: Early Form [C35, § 1921-f14; C39, § 1921.014; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, § 123.14; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 123.17]