There is created within the department of human services a council on human services which shall act in a policy-making and advisory capacity on matters within the jurisdiction of the department. The council shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be made on the basis of interest in public affairs, good judgment, and knowledge and ability in the field of human services. Appointments shall be made to provide a diversity of interest and point of view in the membership and without regard to religious opinions or affiliations. Members of the council shall serve for six-year staggered terms.
Each term shall commence and end as provided by section 69.19.
All members of the council shall be electors of the state of Iowa. No more than four members shall belong to the same political party and no more than two members shall, at the time of appointment, reside in the same congressional district. At least one member of the council shall be a member of a county board of supervisors at the time of appointment to the council. Vacancies occurring during a term of office shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term subject to confirmation by the senate.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 217.2; 81 Acts, ch 78, § 20, 21]
83 Acts, ch 96, § 157, 159
Confirmation, see § 2.32
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