Iowa Code § 602.6503: Commissioners appointed by a county.

1. The board of supervisors of each county shall appoint three electors to the magistrate appointing commission for the county for six-year terms beginning January 1, 1979, and each sixth year thereafter. However, if there is only one attorney elected pursuant to section 602.6504, the county board of supervisors shall only appoint two commissioners, and if no attorney is elected, the board of supervisors shall only appoint one commissioner.

2. The board of supervisors shall not appoint an attorney or an active law enforcement officer to serve as a commissioner.

3. The county auditor shall certify to the clerk of the district court the name, address, and expiration date of term for all appointees of the board of supervisors.