Board of Supervisors - Des Moines County Government -Iowa
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The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors is a three-member legislative body composed of Jim Cary, Tom Broeker, and Shane McCampbell, serving staggered four-year terms with elections held every two years. The Board's primary responsibilities include overseeing the county budget, setting tax levies, making county policies, approving bonds and ordinances, establishing public highways, and promoting economic development. The Board also serves on various county boards and commissions and facilitates cooperative efforts among government entities within Des Moines County.
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· 0° DEPARTMENTS Board of Supervisors Courthouse 513 N. Main St. Burlington, IA 52601 Driving Directions Contact Information Board@dmcounty.com Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Holiday Closures Boards & Commissions County Ordinances Meetings & Minutes Board of Supervisors Functions of the Board Board of Supervisors Functions Three members are elected who serve staggered four-year terms Elections are held every two years Legislative body of county government The Board elects one member annually to chair its activities Responsible for overseeing the county budget Make county policies Set county tax levy Promote economic development for the county Approve bonds and reports Board serves on a number of Boards and Commissions that affect all aspects of Des Moines County Promotes and facilitates various cooperative efforts between and among other government entities and jurisdictions Board of Supervisors Responsibilities Administer Oaths and take affirmations Approve budgets of county officials Establish and vacate public highways Allow claims against the county and order same paid Levy taxes to raise revenue for county expenses Fill vacancies for elected officials except for their own board Constitute a drainage board for the drainage district of the county Canvass the votes at the primary and general election and all other elections Approve ordinances and amendments to ordinances Enter into leases and insurance agreements Approve bonds Board Members Jim Cary Supervisor 319-753-8646 caryj@dmcounty.com Term Expires: 2028 Representative Appointments Tom Broeker Supervisor 319-753-8647 broekert@dmcounty.com Term Expires: 2026 Representative Appointments Shane McCampbell Supervisor 319-753-8645 mccampbells@dmcounty.com Term Expires: 2028 Representative Appointments Map & Directions
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