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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

The Legislative Council serves as the executive committee of the Iowa General Assembly. During the interim between sessions, decisions affecting the General Assembly, its facilities, personnel and operations are made by the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council oversees the operation of the four central nonpartisan legislative agencies. It establishes an interim study agenda and appoints study committees.

The Legislative Council is bipartisan and consists of twenty-four members who serve two-year terms commencing in January of each odd-numbered year. The Legislative Council generally meets monthly during the legislative interim.

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