cause”). b. Iowa Code § 20.7(3) In this case, Lockhart asserts that Iowa Code § 20.7(3) places a statutory limitation on the School Board’s ability to terminate him, thus negating the presumption that his employment was at will. The relevant portion of Iowa Code § 20.7 is as follows: 20.7 Public employer rights Public employers shall have, in addition to all powers, duties, and rights established by constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, charter, or special act, the exclusive power, duty, and right to: í}í í{« ífe í}{ 3. Suspend or discharge public employees for proper cause. Iowa Code § 20.7(3) (enacted in 1974 as part of the Iowa Public Employment Relations Act). Lockhart contends that this statute specifically limits his discharge to discharge for “proper cause, 6 (Iowa 1979) (<HOLDING>); and see Iowa City Community Sch. Dist. v.
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