231.22 Director — assistant director.
1. The governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, shall appoint a director of the department on aging who shall, subject to chapter 8A, subchapter IV, employ and direct staff as necessary to carry out the powers and duties created by this chapter. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. However, the director is subject to reconfirmation by the senate as provided in section 2.32, subsection 4. The governor shall set the salary for the director within the range set by the general assembly.
2. The director shall have the following qualifications and training:
a. Training in the field of gerontology, social work, public health, public administration, or other related fields.
b. Direct experience or extensive knowledge of programs and services related to older individuals.
c. Demonstrated understanding and concern for the welfare of older individuals.
d. Demonstrated competency and recent working experience in an administrative, supervisory, or management position.
3. The director may appoint an assistant director who shall be in charge of the department in the absence of the director. The appointment shall be based on the appointee’s training, experience, and capabilities.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1010
C87, §249D.22
C93, §231.22
2003 Acts, ch 145, §214; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §107; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §19; 2012 Acts, ch 1086, §6
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