455A.7 Creation of divisions, bureaus, and other administrative entities — deputy director — administrators.
1. The director may establish administrative divisions, bureaus, or other administrative entities within the department in order to most efficiently and effectively carry out the department’s responsibilities. The creation or modification of departmental divisions, bureaus, or other administrative entities shall be implemented only after consultation with the natural resource commission or the environmental protection commission as applicable.
2. The director shall appoint a deputy 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.
3. The director shall appoint an administrator for each division created under subsection 1. The director shall make the appointment based on the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities. Each administrator has the responsibility of administering the programs assigned the division under subsection 1 and other programs assigned by the director. Each administrator shall carry out the duties and responsibilities of office under the general direction and supervision of the director.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1807; 91 Acts, ch 268, §233; 92 Acts, ch 1239, §21, 44, 45; 2000 Acts, ch 1160, §1; 2001 Acts, ch 7, §3; 2002 Acts, ch 1162, §42
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 455A - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Section 455A.2 - Department of natural resources.
Section 455A.3 - Director — qualifications.
Section 455A.4 - General powers and duties of the director.
Section 455A.5 - Natural resource commission — appointment and duties.
Section 455A.6 - Environmental protection commission — appointment and duties.
Section 455A.9 - Fees — publications.
Section 455A.10 - State fish and game protection fund — capital projects and contingencies.
Section 455A.11 - Preferences in temporary employment.
Section 455A.12 - Gift certificates for special privilege fees at state parks and recreation areas.
Section 455A.13 - State nurseries.
Section 455A.14 - Camping and rental facilities and other privileges — fees.
Section 455A.14A - Lake Manawa state park user fee pilot program.
Section 455A.14B - Waubonsie state park user fee pilot program.
Section 455A.15 - Legislative findings.
Section 455A.16 - State resource enhancement policy.
Section 455A.17 - Iowa congress on resources enhancement and protection.
Section 455A.18 - Iowa resources enhancement and protection fund — audits.
Section 455A.19 - Allocation of fund proceeds.