# Iowa Code § 15.106C: Director responsibilities > Iowa · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106C ## Section - **Citation:** Iowa Code § 15.106C - **Heading:** Director responsibilities - **Jurisdiction:** Iowa - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** IA Code / Title I / Chapter 15 / Section 15.106C ## Text (1) (a) The operations of the authority shall be administered by a director who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. (1) (b) The director of the economic development authority under paragraph “a” shall also serve as the director of, and administer the operations of, the Iowa finance authority pursuant to section 16.6. (2) The director shall not, directly or indirectly, exert influence to induce any other officers or employees of the state to adopt a political view or to favor a political candidate for office. The director shall ensure that the authority is operated free from political influence. (3) The director shall advise the authority on matters relating to economic development and act on the authority’s behalf to carry out all directives from the authority board in regard to the operation of the authority. (4) The director shall employ personnel as necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the authority. For nonprofessional employees, employment shall be consistent with chapter 8A, subchapter IV. The employment of professional employees shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 8A, subchapter IV, and chapter 20. (5) A person shall not be employed concurrently by both the authority and the corporation. (6) A person leaving employment with the authority shall not be employed by the corporation until a period of two years has passed. A person leaving employment with the corporation shall not be employed by the authority until a period of two years has passed. (7) (a) The director may create organizational divisions within the authority in the manner the director deems most efficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the authority. (7) (b) In structuring the authority, the director shall create a small business development division and ensure that the division focuses administrative efforts, program resources, and financial assistance awards on small businesses. 2011 Acts, ch 118, §9, 87, 89; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2131 ## Nearby sections - [Iowa Code § 15.101 Findings and purpose collaboration described.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.101.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.102.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.103 Economic development board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.103.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.104 Duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.104.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.105 Economic development authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.105.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106 Conflicts of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106A General powers of the authority legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106A.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106B Specific program powers fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106B.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106C Director responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106C.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106D Private activity bonds and notes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106D.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.106E Application or award prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106E.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.107 Bioscience development corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.107.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.107A Duties and responsibilities of the corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.107A.md) - [Iowa Code § 15.107B Annual reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.107B.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C15_S15.106C. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.