231.22 - DIRECTOR.
231.22 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. Section History: Recent Form
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
State merit system and employee benefits, see chapter 8A,
subchapter VI