1. An Iowa advisory commission on intergovernmental relations is created.
2. The membership of the commission shall be:
a. Four elected or appointed state officers, four elected or appointed county officers, four elected or appointed city officers, four elected or appointed officers of school corporations, and one member or staff member of a regional council of governments established under chapter 28H, appointed by the governor.
b. Two state senators appointed by the majority leader of the senate.
c. Two state representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
3. In making all appointments, consideration shall be given to gender, race, or ethnic representation, population and demographic factors, and representation of different geographic regions. All appointments shall comply with sections 69.16 and 69.16A.
4. The initial chairperson of the commission shall be designated by the governor from among the commission members for a term of one year. Subsequent chairpersons shall be elected by the commission from among its membership for a term of one year. A vice chairperson may be elected by the commission from among its membership for a one-year term. In case of the absence or disability of the chairperson and vice chairperson, the members of the commission shall elect a temporary chairperson by a majority vote of those members who are present and voting.
5. The members shall be appointed to two-year staggered terms and the terms shall commence on February 1 of the year of appointment. If a vacancy occurs, a successor shall be appointed to serve the unexpired term. If a member ceases to be an officer or employee of the governmental unit or agency which qualifies the person for membership on the commission, a vacancy exists and a successor shall be appointed in the same manner and subject to the same qualifications as the original appointment to serve the unexpired term.
6. Of the members who are county officers appointed by the governor, not more than two shall be members of the same political party. Of the members appointed by the majority leader of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, not more than one from each house shall be a member of the same political party.
7. A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum.
96 Acts, ch 1142, §2
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