2025 Session
Last amended: 1986 session
§ 10.37 — Holding Two Appointive Offices
Plain-Language Summary
A person who already holds a state office may also be appointed by the governor to a second state office without having to leave the first position. The person can perform the duties of both offices at the same time. However, they can only receive the salary for their original position—they cannot collect pay for both jobs.
10.37 HOLDING TWO APPOINTIVE OFFICES.
Any appointive state office which the law provides shall be filled by the governor may be held by a person already holding a state office and such person may hold both such offices and perform the functions and duties thereof; but such person shall receive only the salary by law provided for the office first held.
History:
(128-1) 1925 c 353 s 1; 1986 c 444
History: History: (128-1) 1925 c 353 s 1; 1986 c 444
Practical Notes
This law is used when the governor needs to appoint someone to fill a vacancy or a new position and wants to utilize a person already serving in state government. While the dual-office holder can do both jobs, they receive no additional compensation beyond their existing salary. Citizens should be aware that a single person may simultaneously hold and perform the functions of more than one appointed state position.