216A.142 - ESTABLISHMENT. - Iowa Statutes

216A.142 ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission on the status of African-Americans to consist of nine members, appointed by the governor, and confirmed by the senate, to staggered four-year terms. At least five members shall be individuals who are African-American. Members shall be appointed representing every geographical area of the state. No more than a simple majority of the commission shall be of the same political party. The members of the commission shall appoint from its membership a commission chairperson and a vice chairperson and other officers as the commission deems necessary. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the original appointment.          Section History: Recent Form 88 Acts, ch 1201, §2 C89, § 601K.142 91 Acts, ch 50, § 4 C93, § 216A.142 Confirmation, see § 2.32