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

Footnotes

  Confirmation, see § 2.32


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