Section 216A.12 - Commission of Latino affairs established1. The commission of Latino affairs consists of seven members, appointed by the governor, and subject to confirmation by the senate pursuant to section 2.32. Commission members shall be appointed in compliance with section 69.16 . Commission members shall reside in the state.2. The members of the commission shall be appointed during the month of June and shall serve for staggered four-year terms which shall begin and end pursuant to section 69.19. Members appointed shall continue to serve until their respective successors are appointed. Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the original appointing authority and in the manner of the original appointments. Members shall receive actual expenses incurred while serving in their official capacity. Members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6.3. The commission shall select from its membership a chairperson and other officers as it deems necessary and shall meet at least quarterly each fiscal year. A majority of the members currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the currently appointed members is necessary for any substantive action taken by the commission. A member shall not vote on any action if the member has a conflict of interest on the matter, and a statement by the member of a conflict of interest shall be conclusive for this purpose.86 Acts, ch 1245, §1206 87 Acts, ch 115, §71; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §7; 91 Acts, ch 50, §1 2010 Acts, ch 1031, § 108, 170; 2010 Acts, ch 1189, §45
Amended by 2024 Iowa, ch Chapter 1004, s 24, eff. 7/1/2024.86 Acts, ch 1245, §1206C87, §601K.12 87 Acts, ch 115, §71; 90 Acts, ch 1180, §7; 91 Acts, ch 50, §1C93, §216A.12 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §108, 170; 2010 Acts, ch 1189, §45