216A.52 - COMMISSION CREATED.
216A.52 COMMISSION CREATED.
The commission on the status of women is created, composed of
thirteen members as follows:
1. Four members of the general assembly serving as ex officio
nonvoting members, one to be appointed by the speaker of the house
from the membership of the house, one to be appointed by the minority
leader of the house from the membership of the house, one to be
appointed by the president of the senate, after consultation with the
majority leader of the senate, from the membership of the senate, and
one to be appointed by the minority leader of the senate, after
consultation with the president of the senate, from the membership of
the senate.
2. Nine members to be appointed by the governor representing a
cross section of the citizens of the state, subject to confirmation
by the senate.
No more than a simple majority of the commission shall be of the
same political party. The members of the commission shall elect one
of its members to serve as chairperson of the commission. Section History: Recent Form
86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1222
C87, § 601K.52
88 Acts, ch 1150, §2; 90 Acts, ch 1223, § 30
C93, § 216A.52
Confirmation, see § 2.32