602.1210 Selection of chief judges. Not later than December 15 in each odd-numbered year the chief justice shall appoint chief judges of the judicial districts, subject to the approval of the supreme court. The chief judgeof a judicial district shall be appointed from those district judges who are serving withinthe district. A chief judge shall serve for a two-year term and is eligible for reappointment.The supreme court, by majority vote, may remove a person from the position of chief judge.Vacancies in the office of chief judge shall be filled in the same manner. An order appointinga chief judge shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court, who shall mail a copy to theclerk of the district court in each county in the judicial district. 83 Acts, ch 186, §1210, 10201Referred to in §602.1101 Sat Dec 23 11:14:17 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 602.1210 (19, 0)
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