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Openings
- Commission of Veterans Affairs
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2026, and expiring May 31, 2029.
The Commission establishes the eligibility for veterans’ general assistance, claims, and denials. They also provide guidance to the Johnson County Veteran Services Director.
Commission members must be an honorably discharged veteran which meets the definition of “veteran” according to Iowa Code, Chapter 35.1. To the greatest extent possible, each member of the commission shall be a veteran of a different military branch. This person must be an eligible elector of Johnson County.
The Veteran Affairs Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 17:00 at the Health and Human Services Building. Appointees are required to attend training on open meetings and records laws codified in Iowa code Chapter 21 and 22. Appointees are also encouraged to attend annual fall and quarterly trainings, as well as various Veterans events.
Application forms are available at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies. In addition, applicants must provide a copy of their DD-214 or discharge papers to [email protected].
More information about the Commission can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/veteransaffairs.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- Compensation Commission
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces 28 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 (two vacancies);
- 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 one vacancy on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for a three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2027. The vacancy is for individuals affiliated with an aging/livable organization.
The Policy Board provides financial oversight, monitoring and program planning to support the vision of Johnson County as a livable community for successful aging. The Policy Board encourages and supports the efforts of governmental units, businesses, and private and non-profit 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.