In those counties which are allotted one magistrate under section 602.6401 or which are restricted to one magistrate by section 602.6302, the county magistrate appointing commission may, by majority vote, decide to appoint one additional magistrate. If a county appoints an additional magistrate under this section, each of the two magistrates shall receive one-half of the regular salary of a magistrate.
83 Acts, ch 186, §7402, 10201