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216a-142
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