216.3 Commission appointed.
1. The Iowa state civil rights commission shall consist 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.
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.
[C66, 71, §105A.3; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601A.3]
C93, §216.3
2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
Confirmation, see §2.32
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 216 - CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
Section 216.3 - Commission appointed.
Section 216.4 - Compensation and expenses — rules.
Section 216.5 - Powers and duties.
Section 216.6 - Unfair employment practices.
Section 216.6A - Additional unfair or discriminatory practice — wage discrimination in employment.
Section 216.7 - Unfair practices — accommodations or services.
Section 216.8 - Unfair or discriminatory practices — housing.
Section 216.8A - Additional unfair or discriminatory practices — housing.
Section 216.8B - Assistance animals and service animals in housing — penalty.
Section 216.9 - Unfair or discriminatory practices — education.
Section 216.10 - Unfair credit practices.
Section 216.11 - Aiding, abetting, or retaliation.
Section 216.11A - Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
Section 216.12A - Additional housing exception.
Section 216.14 - Promotion or transfer.
Section 216.15 - Complaint — hearing.
Section 216.15A - Additional proceedings — housing discrimination.
Section 216.15B - Formal mediation — confidentiality.
Section 216.16 - Sixty-day administrative release.
Section 216.16A - Civil action elected — housing.
Section 216.17 - Judicial review — enforcement.
Section 216.17A - Civil proceedings — housing.
Section 216.18 - Rules of construction.
Section 216.19 - Local laws implementing this chapter.
Section 216.20 - Effect on other law.