Boards, Commissions and Councils

Johnson County boards and commissions are subject to Code of Iowa Chapter 21 “Official Meetings Open to Public” and Chapter 22 “Examination of Public Records” and must comply with their requirements.

Gender balance: Iowa Code Section 69.16A requires gender balance on County boards and commissions required or governed by state law, unless the County has made a good faith effort for a minimum of three months to appoint a qualified person. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors extends this requirement to apply to all appointees of the Board of Supervisors regardless of whether the board or commission is required by state law.

Eligible elector: Some boards and commissions require you to be an “eligible elector,” defined in Iowa Code Section 39.3 as “a person who possesses all of the qualifications necessary to entitle the person to be registered to vote [in Johnson County], whether or not the person is in fact so registered.” Please refer to the vacancy press release at /vacancies to confirm whether appointees are required to possess eligible elector status. If the vacancy press release makes no mention, then this requirement does not apply.

When applying, please keep in mind the Johnson County Policy on Attendance on County Boards and Commissions: The Board considers regular attendance at meetings an integral part of one’s service on a Board or Commission. While it is not uncommon for someone to miss an occasional meeting, absences should be avoided as they can impair the work done by the Board or Commission on behalf of the public. Additionally, prolonged absences may be grounds for removal from the Board or Commission under the Iowa Code.

The following is a list of the Boards and Commissions of Johnson County, Iowa. Please click on the name to view more information about that Board or Commission. (Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view all of the following links. For a free reader see the bottom of this page.)

Board of Health
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Public Health Director Dave Koch, [email protected], 319-356-6040
• Meeting information: The Board of Health meets monthly (typically, the third Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building), annually in a Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors, and as needed.

Board of Supervisors
• Agendas and minutes
• Archived agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Executive Director Mike Hensch, [email protected], 319-356-6000
• Meeting information: The Board of Supervisors holds weekly formal and informal meetings every Thursday at 9 a.m. (second Thursday at 5:30 p.m.) and work session meetings (days/times vary, but typically every Wednesday at 9 a.m.) in the Administration Building Boardroom, and other meetings as needed.

Building Code Board of Appeals
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Planning, Development and Sustainability Lead Building Inspector Neil Bombei, [email protected]hnsoncountyiowa.gov, 319-356-6083
• Meeting information: The Building Code Board of Appeals meets at least once annually, on a January or February evening (typically in the Administration Building), with additional meetings scheduled in the event of an appeal or upon special request.

Civil Service Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• Staff contact: Sheriff’s Office Administrative Assistant Susie McAreavy, [email protected], 319-356-6020
• Meeting information: The Civil Service Commission meets at least once annually (typically in the Sheriff’s Office). Date/time of the meeting varies.

Commission of Veteran Affairs
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Veterans Affairs Director Gary Boseneiler, [email protected], 319-356-6049
• Meeting information: The Commission of Veteran Affairs meets monthly (typically the third Tuesday in the Health and Human Services Building), attends an annual training conference in the fall, quarterly regional meetings (location varies), and other veteran events as needed.

Compensation Board
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Deputy Auditor Nancy Tomkovicz, [email protected], 319-356-6004
• Meeting information: The Compensation Board meets annually, typically one evening in January, with additional meetings scheduled as needed.

Compensation Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• Staff contact: Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Raquel Wray, [email protected], 319-356-6020

Conservation Board
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Conservation Director Larry Gullett, [email protected], 319-645-2315

County Assessor Board of Review
• Webpage
• Staff Contact: County Assessor Tom Van Buer, [email protected], 319-356-6078

County Case Management Advisory Board
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: County Case Management Administrator Jane Wollum, [email protected], 319-688-5835

Decategorization Board
• Duties, current members, and webpage
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby, [email protected], 319-356-6090

Emergency Management Agency Commission
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Wilson, [email protected], 319-356-6761

Empowerment Board
• Duties, current members, and webpage
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Early Childhood Specialist Laurie Nash, [email protected], 319-339-6179

Food Policy Council
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Local Foods Coordinator Ilsa Dewald, [email protected], 319-356-6000

Historic Preservation Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Grants Assistant Donna Brooks, [email protected], 319-356-6000

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Region 6
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Emergency Management Coordinator, Dave Wilson, [email protected], 319-356-6761

Iowa City Assessor Board of Review
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Iowa City Assessor Brad Comer, [email protected], 319-356-6066

Johnson County - Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Duties
• Current members
• Webpage
• City of Iowa City contact: Airport Operations Specialist Michael Tharp, [email protected], 319-356-5045

Johnson County - Iowa City Airport Zoning Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• Webpage
• City of Iowa City contact: Airport Operations Specialist Michael Tharp, [email protected], 319-356-5045

Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• State of Iowa contact: Johnson County Clerk of Court Kim Montover, [email protected], 319-356-6060

Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff Contact: Family Services Manager Laurie Nash, [email protected] 319-356-6090

Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Social Services Director Lynette Jacoby, [email protected], 319-356-6090

Medical Examiner
• Duties
• Current members
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Medical Examiner Administrator Clayton Schuneman, [email protected], 319-339-6197

Planning and Zoning Commission
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Public hearing notices
• Archived agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Planning, Development and Sustainability Clerk II Julia Dodds, [email protected], 319-356-6083

Resource Enhancement Committee (REAP)
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Resource enhancement and protection plan (1990-1995)
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources REAP information
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Administrative Assistant Jill Wenger, [email protected], 319-356-6000

SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff Contact: (SEATS) Transportation and Fleet Director Tom Brase, [email protected], 319-339-6128

Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Public hearing notices
• Archived agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Planning, Development and Sustainability Clerk II Julia Dodds, [email protected], 319-356-6083

Archived Boards, Commissions and Councils

The following is a list of the Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Councils that are expired and no longer convene meetings.

Comprehensive Plan Committee
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Planning, Development and Sustainability Clerk II Julia Dodds, [email protected], 319-356-6083

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Executive Director Mike Hensch, [email protected], 319-356-6000

Health Improvement Planning
• Agendas and minutes
• Staff contact: Public Health Director Dave Koch, [email protected], 319-356-6040

Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Technical Advisory Committee
• Duties
• Current members

Land Use Plan Update Committee
• Agendas and minutes
• Webpage
• Staff Contact: Planning, Development and Sustainability Clerk II Julia Dodds [email protected] 319-356-6083

Minimum Wage Advisory Committee
• Duties
• Current members
• Agendas and minutes
• Resolution establishing committee
• Webpage
• Staff contact: Board of Supervisors Office Administrative Assistant Jill Wenger, [email protected], 319-356-6000

Trails Advisory Committee
• Agendas and minutes