Executive orders · Governor Robert D. Ray

Executive Order 3

Signed by Governor Robert D. Ray on February 5, 1971. Rescinded

What it does

Establishes the Governor’s Program and Council for Rural Community Development, which will coordinate public and private resources to facilitate economic development and infrastructure improvements in rural communities, as well as improve access to health care, social services, and educational opportunities.

Signed order (PDF)

Since then

  • Rescinded by Governor Reynolds Executive Order 11 (12)
  • Executive Order 1 (Governor Robert D. Ray, 1969) refers back to this order: Authorizes the formation of the Iowa Governor’s Economy Committee, which will be made up of businesspeople from the private sector and will …
  • Executive Order 21 (Governor Robert D. Ray, 1976) refers back to this order: Establishes the Iowa Council for Children, which will focus on issues related to early childhood development and the family unit.
  • Executive Order 31 (Governor Robert D. Ray, 1978) refers back to this order: Renews the responsibilities of the voluntary Iowa Council for Children created by Executive Order 21 (April 21, 1976).