216A.143  Commission powers and duties.
  The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
  1.  Study the opportunities for and changing needs of the African American community in this state. 
  2.  Serve as liaison between the office and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input. 
  3.  Recommend to the board for adoption rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and office. 
  4.  Recommend executive and legislative action to the governor and general assembly. 
  5.  Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate. 
88 Acts, ch 1201, §3
C89, §601K.143
C93, §216A.143
95 Acts, ch 69, §1; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §151, 170