Ethics Commission
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
IECDB
63/100
Summary
The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board administers and enforces ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws for state officials, employees, lobbyists, and candidates.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Iowa Code, Chapter 68B — Government Ethics and Lobbying
- Citation
- Iowa Code §§ 68B.1-68B.35
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State officials, employees, lobbyists, and candidates