216A.142  ESTABLISHMENT.
 There is established a commission on the status of
 African-Americans to consist of nine members, appointed by the
 governor, and confirmed by the senate, to staggered four-year terms.
 At least five members shall be individuals who are African-American.
 Members shall be appointed representing every geographical area of
 the state.  No more than a simple majority of the commission shall be
 of the same political party.  The members of the commission shall
 appoint from its membership a commission chairperson and a vice
 chairperson and other officers as the commission deems necessary.
 Vacancies on the commission shall be filled for the remainder of the
 term of the original appointment.
         Section History: Recent Form

 88 Acts, ch 1201, §2
 C89, § 601K.142
 91 Acts, ch 50, § 4
 C93, § 216A.142
 Confirmation, see § 2.32