The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces three vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.

Two vacancies are for persons categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” for a three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2025. One vacancy is for a representative of a social service agency for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2025.

Duties of the policy board include, but are not limited to, the following: spearhead the development of countywide prevention, intervention and sanctions services coordination; oversee the development of assessment and monitoring systems; review strategic planning and monitor progress of projects; brief the community on the value of asset-building by talking to local groups and engaging in other promotional activities; promote activities that are designed to raise assets in youth; provide and develop funding for asset-building programs in the community; and act as a source of information and communication conduit for various groups and individuals interested in participating in projects.

The policy board meets on a quarterly basis from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the first Monday of February, May, August and November.

Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.

Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.