Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 602.8101. Office of the clerk of the district court

1. The office of clerk of the district court is an appointive office, as provided in section 602.1215.

2. A person appointed to the office of clerk shall qualify by taking the oath of office as provided in section 63.10 and giving bond as provided in chapter 64.

3. The clerk may employ staff when authorized under section 602.1402 and when authorized by the chief judge of the judicial district. The clerk is responsible for the acts of these employees. The clerk shall designate one or more employees who shall give bond as provided in chapter 64.