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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.
- Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces six vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board.
Three vacancies are for individuals categorized as “business, parents, residents or youth” with one vacancy is to fill a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, 2026, and expiring Sept. 30, 2029; one vacancy to fill a partial term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2027; and one vacancy to fill a partial term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2028. Two vacancies are for representatives of a social service agency. One vacancy is for a juvenile court representative.
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 below 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 Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
- 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.
- 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.