§ Iowa Code § 49.2Oversight by the state commissioner

49.2 Oversight by the state commissioner.
The state commissioner, or a designee of the state commissioner, may, at the discretion of
the state commissioner, oversee the activities of a county commissioner of elections during a
period beginning sixty days before an election and ending sixty days after an election. For
the purposes of this section, “oversee” means to observe election-related activity, correct any
activity not in accordance with law, and issue a written notice and instructions pursuant to
section 39A.6 for any technical infractions that are observed.