1. 1. The Iowa arts council is created as an advisory council, consisting of fifteen members, appointed by the governor from among citizens of Iowa who are recognized for their interest or experience in connection with the performing and fine arts. In making appointments, due consideration shall be given to the recommendations made by representative civic, educational, and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the performing and fine arts.
2. 2. The term of office of each member of the Iowa arts council is three years. The council may elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from the members of the council. All vacancies shall be filled for the balance of any unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. The members of the council shall not receive compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the council. Members may also be eligible for compensation as provided in section 7E.6.

Subsection 2 amended

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1325 C87, §303.86 2002 Acts, ch 1119, §151; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2125 C2024, §15.465 2025 Acts, ch 147, §33