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Understanding County Government

This presentation provides an overview of county government, including what counties do, how they are funded, and the various departments that exist within a county. Learn about property taxes, local option sales tax, and the average allocation of Iowa property taxes. Explore the 13 departments commonly found in a county, such as Assessor, Auditor, County Attorney, Emergency Management, Engineer, Environmental Health, Public Health, Recorder, Sheriff, Supervisors, Treasurer, and Zoning. Discover the services provided by each department and their role in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

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Understanding County Government

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  1. Understanding County Government Presented By:

  2. Overview What Counties Do How Counties Are Funded Departments of County Government County Contacts

  3. What Do Counties Do? Provide state services Determine local needs

  4. How Are Counties Funded? Property taxes Local option sales tax

  5. Average Allocation of Iowa Property Taxes How Are Counties Funded?

  6. The Departments of County Government 13 Departments that generally exist in a county

  7. Assessor Determines real estate value for property taxes Administers property tax exemptions

  8. Auditor (elected) Budgeting/accounting Alcohol/cigarette permits Elections Land/tax records

  9. Community Services County funding of developmental disabilities, mental health, general assistance and substance abuse services Short term assistance for the poor and needy

  10. Conservation Camping Educational programs Hiking/biking trails Recreation & wildlife needs

  11. County Attorney (elected) Fine collections Prosecution/trial Advise & represent offices

  12. Emergency Management Preparedness, response, recovery & mitigation activities Address risks that threaten health, safety and welfare

  13. Engineer Road construction Snow removal Bridge repair

  14. Environmental Health Investigates outbreaks & protects county from disease-causing hazards Education on environmental issues

  15. Public Health Nurses Offers skilled nursing services Promotes comprehensive care of the sick & disabled at home Promotes prevention of disability & disease

  16. Recorder (elected) Real estate documents Permits (hunting, boating) Certificates (birth, marriage)

  17. Sheriff (elected) Courthouse security Mental & substance abuse transports Gun permits

  18. Supervisors (elected) Legislative body composed of 3-5 members County policy & budget Fill employee vacancies Economic development

  19. Treasurer (elected) Tax collection Vehicle registration, title, license Bond registrar

  20. Zoning Carry out county zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations Preservation of prime agricultural land

  21. County Contacts Iowa State Association of Counties www.iowacounties.org National Association of Counties www.naco.org

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