The seven members of the Transportation Commission are appointed to four-year terms by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate and within statutory requirements for party affiliation and restrictions pertaining to conflicts of interest (Iowa Code Ann. §§307.2 et seq.). Commissioners can be removed from office by a district court according to the process provided in Iowa Code Ann. ch. 66. The director of transportation is appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and serves at the pleasure of the governor. The director may not hold any elected office or position for profit; engage in any occupation, business or profession interfering with or inconsistent with the director's duties; serve on or under a committee of a political party; or contribute to campaign funds (Iowa Code Ann. §307.11).