To enure that programs and services offered by Johnson County Government meet the needs of residents as thoroughly, fairly, and economically as possible, the County relies heavily on citizen input. More than 250 volunteers support, guide, and help oversee the County's departments and agencies by donating their time to serve as members of the governing and advisory boards described in this brochure. The BOCC also invites residents to provide input to these advisory groups by attending their meetings, which are open to the public.
Commissioners rotate serving as liaisons to the boards.
State statutes establish the authority of these governing boards and define their responsibilities. Governing board members oversee the operation and maintenance of their agency in a policy-setting capacity. Each board is composed of seven members appointed by and accountable to the Board of County Commissioners. Governing board members represent a broad cross-section of the community and may or may not have experience directly related to the agency they serve. New Century is a hub for air, rail, and interstate highway transportation and, with its business park, a home for more than 30 companies.