307A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commission” means the state transportation commission of the state department of transportation. 2. “Department” means the state department of transportation. [C75, 77, 79, 81, §307A.1]
307A.1A Transportation commission. 1. There is created a state transportation commission which shall consist of seven members, not more than four of whom shall be from the same political party. The governor shall appoint the members of the state transportation commission for a term of four years beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 1 in […]
307A.2 Commission duties. Said commission shall: 1. Develop, coordinate, and annually update a comprehensive transportation policy and plan for the state. 2. Promote the coordinated and efficient use of all available modes of transportation for the benefit of the state and its citizens including but not limited to the designation and development of multimodal public […]
307A.3 Conflict of interest. A person shall not serve as a member of the commission if the person has an interest in a contract or job of work or material or the profits thereof or service to be performed for the department. Any member of the commission who accepts employment with or acquires any stock, […]
307A.4 Vacancies on commission. Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments are made for the unexpired portion of the regular term. In the event the governor fails to make an appointment to fill a vacancy or fails to submit the appointment to the senate […]
307A.5 Compensation — commission members. Each member of the commission shall be compensated as provided in section 7E.6. 2015 Acts, ch 123, §23
307A.6 Commission meetings. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson or when any four members of the commission file a written request with the chairperson for a meeting. Written notice of the time and place of each meeting shall be given to each member of the commission. A majority of the commission […]
307A.7 Expenses. Members of the commission shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. All expenses and salaries shall be paid from appropriations for such purposes and the commission shall be subject to the budget requirements of chapter 8. 2015 Acts, ch 123, §25
307A.8 Removal from office. Any member of the commission may be removed for any of the causes and in the manner provided in chapter 66 and such removal shall not be in lieu of any other punishment that may be prescribed by the laws of this state. 2015 Acts, ch 123, §26
