1. a. The board shall be composed of seven members, six of which shall be appointed by the governor. The director of the department shall also serve as a member of the board.

 b. The commission, the conservation committee of the Iowa academy of science, and the state historical society shall submit to the governor a list of possible appointments. Members shall be selected from persons with a demonstrated interest in the preservation of natural lands and waters, and historic sites.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 465C.3

  • Board: means the state advisory board for preserves established by this chapter. See Iowa Code 465C.1
  • Commission: means the natural resource commission. See Iowa Code 465C.1
  • Department: means department of natural resources created under section 455A. See Iowa Code 465C.1
  • Director: means director of the department. See Iowa Code 465C.1
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. The director shall serve as long as the director is director. Any vacancies on the board shall be filled, for the remainder of the term vacated, by appointment by the governor provided by this chapter. As terms of members expire, their successors shall be appointed for terms to expire three years thereafter. Any member who has served two consecutive full terms will not be eligible for reappointment for a period of one year following the expiration of the member’s second term.