Iowa § 372.7 - 372.7 Council-manager-ward form.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 372.7 — 372.7 Council-manager-ward form., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 372.7. 372.7 Council-manager-ward form.
1. A city governed by council-manager-ward form has a council composed of a mayor and six council members. Of the six council members, two may be elected at large and one elected from each of four wards, or one may be elected from each of six wards. The mayor and other council members serve four-year staggered terms. The mayor is a member of the council and may vote on all matters before the council. 2. The council, by ordinance, may change from one ward option authorized under this section to the other ward option. The ordinance must provide for the election of the mayor and council members as provided in the selected ward option at the next regular city election. 3. As soon as possible after the beginning of the new term following each city election, the council shall appoint a city manager, and a council member to serve as mayor pro tem. [C71, 73, §363E.1; C75, 77, 79, 81, §372.7] 87 Acts, ch 86, §1; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §76 Fri Dec 12 20:10:18 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 372.7 (19, 0)
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Section 372.7 ("372.7 Council-manager-ward form.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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