Township Information for Des Moines County, Iowa
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This informational document describes the structure and responsibilities of townships in Des Moines County, Iowa. Township trustees and clerks are predominantly appointed, except in Richland and Washington Townships where officials are elected to four-year terms. Trustees annually prepare budgets and oversee services including fire and rescue, cemetery maintenance, township hall repairs, and tort liability insurance, while clerks maintain official records and prepare annual financial statements. Budget information and lists of current officials are available through the Iowa Department of Management website and the Auditor's Office.
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· 0° ABOUT Township Information Township Officer Duties In Des Moines County, most township trustees and clerks are appointed. Officials in Richland and Washington Townships are elected to four-year terms. Township Trustee Duties Annually prepare and adopt a budget and certify taxes for the following services: Fire & Rescue Maintenance of Township Cemeteries Township Hall Repairs Tort Liability Insurance Resolve fence disputes Township Clerk Duties Maintain a record of all proceedings and orders of the trustees Maintain records and documents Prepare annual Statement of Receipts & Disbursements Township Officials The Auditor's Office maintains a list of current township officials. Township Officials Township Budgets Township budgets can be found at the Iowa Department of Management website. Budgets and annual reports can also be viewed at the Auditor's Office. Current Township Budgets Historic Township Budgets
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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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