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Shea elected chair as Pottawattamie County Board confirms 2026 leadership, meeting rules and appointments
Summary
At its organizational meeting the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors swore in newly elected Supervisor Keith Jones, elected Brian Shea chair and Tim Wichman chair pro‑tem, adopted Robert’s Rules as its parliamentary guide, set regular meeting days and approved a slate of deputies and committee appointments for 2026.
Brian Shea was elected chair of the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors for 2026 after District Court Judge Maggie Popp Reyes swore in newly elected Supervisor Keith Jones. Mary Ann Hanusa, the county auditor, served as temporary chair for the election process. Tim Wichman was elected chairperson pro‑tem.
The board also adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary procedure when not in conflict with the Code of Iowa and set regular meetings for Tuesdays at 10 a.m., while preserving the chair’s discretion to cancel or add meetings. The board approved a policy authorizing the county auditor to issue warrants for certain payments when the board is not in session.
Why it matters: The organizational actions set the board’s leadership and meeting cadence for the year and delegate routine administrative authority to staff. The board’s decisions on rules and meeting frequency affect how and when public business is conducted.
What the board approved: In a single motion the supervisors confirmed deputy appointments across county offices, including deputies for the attorney, auditor, recorder, sheriff and treasurer, adopted a township trustee and clerk compensation policy, and approved committee and intergovernmental representative appointments for 2026. The board also approved a $50 monthly reimbursement for elected officials’ mobile phone usage.
Quotations and attributions: "Hanusa announced nominations are now in order for the office of Chairperson for 2026," the minutes record, and the roll-call tally shows Shea, Wichman, Miller, Jorgensen and Jones voted in favor when Shea was elected. Minutes list the names and positions of deputies approved by the board.
Next steps: These administrative actions are in effect for 2026 unless modified by future board action. Subsequent meetings on the calendar will follow the schedule and rules adopted at the organizational session.
