Iowa State Association of Counties

“During the year, the association amended its articles of incorporation and bylaws for the following significant items: - clarifying that members of the association are only counties within the state of iowa that are current in payment of dues. - each association member shall, through resolution by its board of supervisors, designate its county voting representatives. Only county voting representatives shall have the power to vote on behalf of their respective association member, not in their own capacity. - the members of the association's board of directors must be elected officials and county voting representatives.”

“All counties within the state of iowa that are current in payment of dues may be members of the association. All elected county officers and all officers or employees of various counties of the state of iowa shall be eligible for membership.”

“Each affiliate association shall be entitled to seat a member or members (such member must be a county employee or an employee of the county conference board) on the board of directors as follows: iowa state association of county supervisors 3 members iowa state sheriffs- and deputies' association 1 member iowa county attorneys association, inc. 1 member iowa state association of county auditors 1 member iowa state county treasurers association 1 member iowa county recorders association, inc. 1 member iowa county engineers association 1 member iowa state association of assessors 1 member iowa community services association 1 member iowa emergency management association 1 member county conservation directors association of iowa 1 member iowa director, national association of counties 1 or more members iowa environmental health association, inc. 1 member iowa counties public health association 1 member county zoning officials of iowa 1 member iowa counties information technology organization 1 member iowa association of county commissioners & veterans service officers, inc. 1 member”

“The board approves the budget, then the membership has final approval.”

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing.”

“Any director, principal officer or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers who has a direct or indirect financial interest must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The interested person shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The chairperson shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement that affirms such person: a) has received a copy of this policy; b) has read and understands the policy; and, c) has agreed to comply with the policy.”

“The process for determining compensation is as follows: the executive director will occasionally prepare comparability data with the executive director's counterparts in other state associations. The executive board, who is independent for compensation purposes, will then determine an amount, and that amount will be used in the budget. The budget is approved by the board in february, and then approved by the membership in march.”

“The organization provides copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon request. These documents are available for the same period of time as described in internal revenue code section 6104(d) for other public disclosure documents.”

“An association for the counties of the state of iowa and the public officers of the counties to lower the cost of governmental services through economies of scale; engage in a comprehensive study of problems and in the application of knowledge to procure efficient methods of local government; to provide the ways and means for the county officials to exchange ideas and experiences and obtain expert advice; to administer programs on behalf of counties or their employees to fulfill an essential governmental function; to so organize and coordinate activities between the several counties as to be able to advise and cooperate with the iowa general assembly and the congress toward the enactment of legislation that will be of most benefit to the citizens of the state; to do any and all other things necessary, proper or fitting to carry out the purposes expressed or for the benefit of the counties or county officials of iowa.”

“Iowa counties technology services provides an electronic data interchange for health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) related transactions for all 99 iowa counties. The group benefits program administers medical and dental insurance programs for the benefit of member counties in iowa who choose to participate. The association also administers a self-insured medical fund on behalf of member iowa counties electing to participate, an accidental death & dismemberment insurance policy for 39 of the 99 iowa counties, and an unemployment insurance fund on behalf of 21 out of the 99 iowa counties. The association obtains an administrative fee from the counties. The funds related to the aforementioned entities are held by the association on behalf of the members.”