Boards & Commissions
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors is always looking for citizens to serve on the County's Boards and Commissions. Interested citizens should reach out to current Board of Supervisors members or to the Auditor's office.
Advisory Board
The advisory board is a non-voting technical advisory committee composed of members of the public safety community. The current board includes representatives from:
- Burlington Police Department
- Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department
- West Burlington Police Department
- Burlington Fire Department
- Des Moines County Fire Association
- Des Moines County EMS Association
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is responsible for reviewing requests for Variances, Special Use Permits, and Appeals for decisions made by the Land Use Department. Unlike the Zoning Commission, which makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, all decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are final, pending appeal to the District Court. All members must reside within Des Moines County, but outside the corporate limits of any city. In addition, a majority of the 5 members must reside within the jurisdiction of the County Zoning Ordinance (within 2 miles of the City of Burlington).
Board of Health
Compensation Board
Condemnation Commissioners
Banker · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Mediapolis
Appraiser · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Banker · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Banker · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Danville
Appraiser · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Banker · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Auctioneer · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Banker · Knowledge of Property Value-Bankers, Auctioneers, Appraisers Committee · Representing Burlington
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Danville
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Burlington
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Mediapolis
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Burlington
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Middletown
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Oakville
Owner-Operators of Agricultural Property Committee · Representing Oakville
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing West Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Burlington
Owners-City and Town Committee · Representing Danville
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlinton
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Real Estate-Salespersons or Brokers Committee · Representing Burlington
Conference Board
Conservation Board
Control Board
The control board is vested in seven voting directors comprised of an appointed and elected representative of each of the following political subdivisions:
- City of Burlington : 3 voting Directors
- Des Moines County: 2 Voting Directors
- Danville, Mediapolis, Middletown: 1 Voting Director
- City of West Burlington: 1 Voting Director
Des Moines County
City of Burlington
City of Burlington
Des Moines County
City of Burlington
Danville, Mediapolis, Middletown
City of West Burlington
E-911 Joint Service Board
Sherif Des Moines County
West Burlington Polic Chief · Representing Police/Fire
Fire Chief Washington Township & Yarmouth Fire
Danvilee Fire Chief · Representing Fire/EMS
Mediapolis Fire Chief · Representing Fire/EMS
DESCOM Director
GIS Coordinator
Burlington Fie Chief
Emergency Management Commission
Board of Supervisors
Sheriff
Mayors of Burlington
Mayor of Middletown
Council Member for Mediapolis
Mayor of Danville
Mayor of West Burlington
Burlington
Danville
West Burlington
Board of Supervisors
Sheriff's Office
Mediapolis
Fair Association
Burlington
Mediapolis
Burlington
Burlington
Yarmouth
Sperry
Mediapolis
Burlington
Mediapolis
Mediapolis
West Burlington
Burlington
New London
Danville
Danville
Sperry
Burlington
Floodplain Advisory Board
The Floodplain Advisory Board provides technical assistance to the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to the Floodplain Development Ordinance, including proposed amendments to the ordinance, and the policies and procedures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) concerning local floodplain development. This board includes representatives from local levee/drainage districts, the insurance industry, and at least one County resident who lives within a floodplain.
Board of Supervisors
Geographical Interface Commission
County Engineer
County Auditor
West Burlington Administrator
Burlington Engineer
Board of Supervisors
Burlington Development & Parks Director
County Assessor
Health Insurance Board
Des Moines County Board of Supervisors
Auditor's Office
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Medical Examiner
Burlington
Pioneer Cemetery Commission
Safety Committee
Recorder's Office
Maintenance
Board of Supervisors
County Engineer
Jail
Information Technology
Sheriff's Office
Emergency Management
Treasurer's Office
CPC
Auditor's Office
District Court
Conservation
Jail
District Court
Sheriff's Office
Treasurer's Office
Auditor's Office
Health Department
GIS
Conservation
Attorney's Office
Recorder's Office
Assessor's Office
Veteran Affairs Commission
Served in the Vietnam Era · Representing Burlington
Served in the Vietnam Era · Representing Burlington
Served in the Vietnam Era · Representing Burlington
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission is responsible for providing technical guidance and expertise to the Board of Supervisors in matters related to Zoning and Subdivisions. They facilitate public hearings for subdivisions, ordinance text and map amendments, and major site plans for certain zoning permits. All members must reside within Des Moines County, but outside the corporate limits of any city. In addition, a majority of the 5 members must reside within the jurisdiction of the County Zoning Ordinance (within 2 miles of the City of Burlington).
