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Supervisors discuss resolution to cover defense, fines for county auditor over election 'technical infractions'
Summary
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed a draft resolution to provide legal defense and cover administrative fines that could be levied personally on the county auditor or staff under Iowa Code chapter 39A. The board asked staff to place the resolution on next week’s formal agenda for vote.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors discussed a draft resolution on Feb. 5 that would authorize the county to provide legal defense and pay civil penalties for the county auditor and auditor personnel arising from administrative actions under Iowa Code chapter 39A.
The resolution grew out of concerns that the Secretary of State’s office can levy “technical infractions” and related fines directly against local commissioners of elections — the county auditor and staff —…
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