The Benton County Board of Supervisors is taking applications for various county board and commission appointments for the following year. Benton County appreciates diversity in these appointments and welcomes all applicants at least 18 years of age. Terms and dates of appointments vary and these are unpaid positions. Not all boards are listed and not all have openings at this time, but if you are interested in serving on any board or commission you are encouraged to apply and submit application. A brief description follows:
Benton Development Group: Oversees and guides economic development in Benton County.
Board of Adjustment: Five-member board to review county zoning ordinance and hear requests for variances or special exceptions to the ordinance.
Compensation Board for the Condemnation of Private Property: 28-member commission representing realtors, farmers, bankers, auctioneers and city property owners to be available to the chief judge of the judicial district to assess damages to property taken by eminent domain.
Conservation Board: Five-member board to provide guidance and oversee the operations of county parks and related activities.
Airport Zoning Commission: Reviews and enforces airport zoning ordinances and makes recommendations for any proposed changes
Pioneer Cemetery Commission: Provides management of Pioneer Cemeteries in Benton County
Benefited Fire District Board: A three-member board that provides management for the benefited fire district.
Historic Preservation Commission: Recognizes, enhances, and protects sites and districts of historical and cultural significance in Benton County.
Integrated Vegetation Roadside Management: Oversees programs to promote management of roadsides in Benton County through vegetation.
Board of Health: Five-member board to provide guidance and oversee operations of county Public Health department.
Zoning Commission: Five-member commission to review and enforce county zoning ordinance and make recommendations on any proposed changes to it.
Appointed Township Clerk for: Monroe or Trustees for: Cedar, Fremont, Homer, Monroe, Union and Kane Townships
Benton County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 549
Vinton, IA 52349
319-472-4869
e-mail: bcsupervisors@bentoncountyia.gov or by visiting the county's website: https://www.bentoncountyia.gov
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on December 27, 2024.
In accordance with state and federal laws, Benton County does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability in appointment, employment or the provision of services
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