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Openings
- Compensation Commission
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces vacancies on the Johnson County Compensation Commission for one-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.
Duties include assessment of damage to all property taken by an acquiring agency and located in the county. No member of the Compensation Commission selected shall possess any interest in the proceeding which would cause such person to render a biased decision.
Vacancies include:
- Owner of city/town property (one vacancy);
- Owner-operators of agricultural property (four vacancies);
- Licensed real estate salespersons or brokers (four vacancies);
The Compensation Commission does not have a regular meeting time. The Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial District selects six members from the Commission to serve during condemnation proceedings in Johnson County. Commissioners are compensated $200 per hearing for which they are chosen to serve. If the hearing is settled or cancelled prior to proceedings, compensation will not be provided. Hearings begin at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, 511 S. Capitol St., Iowa City.
Application forms are available below.
- Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2029. Vacancies are for individuals affiliated with an aging/livable organization.
The Policy Board provides financial oversight, monitoring, and program planning to support Johnson County's vision of a livable community for successful aging. The Policy Board encourages and supports the efforts of governmental units, businesses, and private and nonprofit organizations to help Johnson County be a model community for seniors.
Application forms are below.
More information about the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livablecommunity or www.livablecommunity.org.
- North Liberty Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for one vacancy on the North Liberty Library Board of Trustees for residents living in unincorporated Johnson County for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2029.
The North Liberty Library’s Board of Trustees is composed of six members, including five residents of North Liberty and one resident of unincorporated Johnson County. North Liberty’s mayor makes a recommendation for each appointment, and the appointment is made by a vote of the North Liberty City Council or, in the case of the county resident, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Terms are for three years, and an appointee may serve up to two consecutive terms.
The Board of Trustees meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the City of North Liberty Council Chambers, 3 Quail Creek Circle. More information is available at https://northlibertylibrary.org/your-library/board-of-trustees/.
Application forms are available below.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
- SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces Board-appointed vacancies on the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee for consumers of Johnson County SEATS service.
Duties include advising the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on how to effectively and efficiently administer the Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Program to provide the best service possible for SEATS consumers. The committee also provides a forum in which consumers and elected representatives can voice their concerns, ideas, and proposed solutions for improving the Johnson County SEATS Paratransit Service. Individuals from organizations will also be considered for appointment as ex officio members.
Application forms are available below.