Iowa Code §29A.65 et seq., Iowa State Guard, 2001
29A.65 Activation. Whenever any part of the national guard is in federal service the
governor may activate such part of the unorganized militia, to be designated the "Iowa
State Guard", as the governor may deem necessary, subject to provisions of federal law
and regulations relating to such military organizations.
29A.66 Applicable powers and duties. The powers and duties of the governor, the
adjutant general, and the deputy adjutants general, with relation to the Iowa state guard,
shall be the same as those powers and duties prescribed in this chapter for the officers
with relation to the national guard.
29A.67 Chief of staff. In the event the state headquarters of the national guard is
inducted into federal service, the governor shall appoint a chief of staff for the Iowa state
guard.
29A.68 Applicable provisions. The provisions of this chapter pertaining to the
administration and employment of the national guard shall be applicable to the Iowa state
guard. The rules relating to, appointment of officers, enlistments, term and conditions of
service in, and discharge from, the Iowa state guard shall be such as are directed by the
governor.
29A.69 Officers and duties. The powers and duties of officers and enlisted personnel of
the Iowa state guard shall be the same as those prescribed in this chapter for officers and
enlisted personnel of the national guard and the punitive and disciplinary provisions of
this chapter relating to the national guard shall be applicable to the Iowa state guard.
29A.70 Immunity and exemption. The provisions of this chapter relating to immunity
from suit and exemption from personal liability of members of the national guard shall
apply to members of the Iowa state guard.
29A.71 Pay and allowances. Officers and enlisted personnel of the Iowa state guard
while in active state service shall receive the same pay, allowances, and compensation as
provided by law for members of the Iowa national guard.
29A.71 Pay and allowances. Officers and enlisted personnel of the Iowa state guard
while in active state service shall receive the same pay, allowances, and compensation as
provided by law for members of the Iowa national guard.
29A.73 Immunity from national service. The Iowa state guard shall not be called,
ordered or in any manner drafted as such into the military service of the United States.
However, no person shall by reason of membership in the Iowa state guard be exempt
from federal military service under federal law.