Iowa Code Title I. State Sovereignty and Management [Chs. 1-38D] § 8.5. General powers and duties

1. Assistants. Employ, with the approval of the governor, two assistants and such clerical assistants as the director may find necessary.

2. Compensation of employees. Fix the compensation, with the approval of the governor, of any person employed by the director, provided that the total amount paid in salaries shall not exceed the appropriation made for that purpose.

3. Discharge of employees. Discharge any employee of the department of management.

4. Miscellaneous duties. Exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by law.