231.22 Director — assistant director.
1. The governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, shall appoint a director of the department on aging who shall, subject to chapter 8A, subchapter IV, employ and direct staff as necessary to carry out the powers and duties created by this chapter. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. However, the director is subject to reconfirmation by the senate as provided in section 2.32, subsection 4. The governor shall set the salary for the director within the range set by the general assembly.
2. The director shall have the following qualifications and training:
a. Training in the field of gerontology, social work, public health, public administration, or other related fields.
b. Direct experience or extensive knowledge of programs and services related to older individuals.
c. Demonstrated understanding and concern for the welfare of older individuals.
d. Demonstrated competency and recent working experience in an administrative, supervisory, or management position.
3. The director may appoint an assistant director who shall be in charge of the department in the absence of the director. The appointment shall be based on the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1010
C87, §249D.22
C93, §231.22
2003 Acts, ch 145, §214; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §107; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §19; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §6
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 231 - DEPARTMENT ON AGING — OLDER IOWANS
Section 231.2 - Legislative findings and declaration.
Section 231.3 - State policy and objectives.
Section 231.11 - Commission established.
Section 231.13 - Meetings — officers.
Section 231.14 - Commission duties and authority.
Section 231.21 - Department on aging.
Section 231.22 - Director — assistant director.
Section 231.23 - Department on aging — duties and authority.
Section 231.23A - Programs and services.
Section 231.24 - Certified retirement communities.
Section 231.31 - State plan on aging.
Section 231.32 - Criteria for designation of area agencies on aging.
Section 231.33 - Area agencies on aging duties.
Section 231.34 - Limitation of funds used for administrative purposes.
Section 231.42 - Office of long-term care ombudsman — duties — penalties for violations.
Section 231.43 - Authority and responsibilities of the commission.
Section 231.45 - Certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman program.
Section 231.51 - Older American community service employment program.
Section 231.52 - Senior internship program.
Section 231.53 - Coordination with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Section 231.54 - Elderlaw education program.
Section 231.55 - Retired senior volunteer programs.
Section 231.56 - Services and programs.
Section 231.56A - Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation program.
Section 231.57 - Coordination of advocacy.
Section 231.58 - Long-term living coordination.
Section 231.61 - Adult day services requirements — oversight.
Section 231.62 - Alzheimer’s disease services and assistance.
Section 231.63 - End-of-life care information.
Section 231.64 - Aging and disability resource center.