Iowa Code Title I. State Sovereignty and Management [Chs. 1-38D] § 8.4. Department of management

The department of management is created, which is directly attached to the office of the governor and under the general direction, supervision, and control of the governor.  The office is in immediate charge of an officer to be known as “the director”, who shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate, and shall hold office at the governor's pleasure and shall receive a salary as set by the governor.  The director may establish, abolish, and consolidate divisions within the department of management when necessary for the efficient performance of the various functions and duties of the department of management.  Before entering upon the discharge of duties, the director shall take the constitutional oath of office.