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Board adopts township officials' compensation schedule effective July 1, 2026
Summary
The Jones County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution setting township clerks and trustees at $45 per official meeting and township clerks at $13 per hour for clerical duties, effective July 1, 2026, citing Iowa Code Sections 359.46 and 359.47. The motion passed on roll call (all aye).
Supervisor Hall introduced and moved adoption of a resolution setting compensation for township officials in Jones County; Supervisor Schlarmann seconded and the board approved the resolution on a roll call vote with all members voting aye.
The adopted schedule sets Township Clerks and Trustees at $45.00 per official meeting and Township Clerks at $13.00 per hour for documented clerical duties performed outside of official meetings, effective July 1, 2026. The resolution noted it does not apply to fence viewing activities or assessing damages caused by trespassing animals and authorized the County Auditor to pay township officials through county payroll, withholding and matching appropriate payroll taxes in compliance with state and federal regulations. The resolution text in the record states: "TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS’ COMPENSATION RESOLUTION ... effective July 1, 2026."
