Volunteer for Boards & Commissions
Guidelines for Members
The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors has certain expectations of members serving on its boards and commissions. These guidelines should be considered by individuals before seeking appointment. As a member of a board or commission, you have a role in guiding your respective organization in the accomplishment of its purpose, goals, and objectives.
Members must be sensitive to potential conflicts of interest. They should make every attempt to follow the rules of fairness and objectivity in all activities concerning the board or commission. Adherence to the open meetings law is required. As a member, every effort should be made to attend meetings, be punctual, be considerate of everyone’s point of view, and be prepared to take an active role in the business of the board or commission.
Please be advised that in 2009 the Iowa Legislature passed a law requiring gender balance on boards and commissions appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Reappointment to a board or commission may not be possible in order to comply with this law.
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State law requires the Supervisors to make a good faith effort to balance most appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils according to gender by January 1, 2012, and each year thereafter.
Applications may be filed at any time with the Board of Supervisors. A separate form must be filed for each Board or Commission for which you would consider serving. If you are not appointed, your application will be retained for 18 months and then destroyed if not reactivated by you. Please be advised that this application is a public document and may be reproduced and distributed to the public upon request.
The membership of some boards is also regulated by state law and may impact who can serve on certain boards on the basis of location of residence, veteran status, occupation, or other lawful criteria.
Questions may be directed to the Cerro Gordo County Personnel Department at 641-421-3075.
