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Openings
- Compensation Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces three vacancies on the Johnson County Compensation Commission for one-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
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-operators of agricultural property (two vacancies);
- Licensed real estate salespersons or brokers (one vacancy);
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 on the Committee/Board Openings page 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 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.
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- Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.
Three vacancies are for persons categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” for a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and expiring Sept. 30, 2027. One vacancy is for a representative of the law enforcement.
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 quarterly 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.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.
- Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces six vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2027. Three vacancies are for individuals affiliated with an aging/livable organization and three vacancies are for residents of Johnson County.
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 available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website, www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies.
More information about the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livablecommunity or www.livablecommunity.org.