 The agency was the subject of local media coverage and controversy when the compensation plans for executives at CIETC were disclosed.Formed under Chapter 25E of the Iowa Code, CIETC is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of representatives appointed by the Mayor or Chairperson of each participating entity and with approval by the respective Council or Board of Supervisors.Des Moines appoints three representatives, whereas Polk County has four representatives, and each remaining community has one representative each.