(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors have passed a resolution establishing a County Compensation Board. The Compensation Board will consist of seven members – all residents of Shelby County – including two members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and one member each appointed by the County Auditor, Attorney, Recorder, Treasurer, and Sheriff.

The Sheriff, Auditor, and Supervisors’ representatives will serve an initial term of four years, while the Treasurer, Recorder, and County Attorney’s representatives will serve an initial term of two years.

Members of the Compensation board cannot hold positions such as state officers or employees of any political subdivision, and they will serve staggered terms, the duration of which were initially determined by drawing lots.

Elected officials in Shelby County are required to submit their respective appointments to the Board of Supervisors by August 1st, 2024. The resolution is retroactively to July 1st, 2024.