Iowa Code § 2C.3
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Appointment vacancy.
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(1) The ombudsman shall be appointed by the legislative council with the approval and confirmation of a constitutional majority of the senate and with the approval and confirmation of a constitutional majority of the house of representatives. The legislative council shall fill a vacancy in this office in the same manner as the original appointment. If the appointment or vacancy occurs while the general assembly is not in session, such appointment shall be reported to the senate and the house of representatives within thirty days of their convening at their next regular session for approval and confirmation.
(2) The ombudsman shall employ and supervise all employees under the ombudsman’s direction in such positions and at such salaries as shall be authorized by the legislative council. The legislative council shall hear and act upon appeals of aggrieved employees of the office of ombudsman.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.3]C93, §2C.32013 Acts, ch 10, §4; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §47
(2) The ombudsman shall employ and supervise all employees under the ombudsman’s direction in such positions and at such salaries as shall be authorized by the legislative council. The legislative council shall hear and act upon appeals of aggrieved employees of the office of ombudsman.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.3]C93, §2C.32013 Acts, ch 10, §4; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §47
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