Mission Statement
"As stewards of the public trust and resources, the Board of Supervisors will strive to maintain and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Dallas County."
Dallas County Iowa Courthouse
801 Court Street
Adel, IA 50003
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Dallas County Board of Supervisors
There are three members on the Board of Supervisors. Individuals serve overlapping four- year terms, with elections held every two years. The Board elects one of its members annually to chair its activities.
The Board also serves on a number of outside Boards & Committees.
In Dallas County, the Board of Supervisors convenes each Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. to consider and act upon official business and approve personnel appointments.
The Board of Supervisors has both legislative and administrative powers and is the policy-making body for Dallas County government. With its authority to adopt legislation and policies for department operations, the Board sets priorities, allocates resources and maintains budgetary control.
The budget process is the most important power of the Board. By using the budget process effectively, the Board is able to monitor and correct inefficiencies in all organizational units, including elected departments, quasi-organizations, and administrative departments.
The Board is available to its constituency on a full-time basis and can respond to issues of importance to citizens. The Board appoints individuals to serve on a number of Boards & Commissions and encourages citizens to volunteer to fill vacancies.