Extension Council Information

Legal Authorization
    The county Extension program is authorized by Extension Service: The Law, Code of Iowa, Chapter 176.A. The law outlines the role of Extension and the responsibilities of the Extension   Council.
    Council members are elected by the general public during the general election held in even-numbered years. The nine members serve at-large for a four year staggered term.

Responsibilities
    The council is responsible for setting policy on programs, personnel, facilities, and finance. They are required to publish the budget and levy a tax for the coming fiscal year as well as a record of the expenses for the past fiscal year.

Correspondence with Council
    Mail all correspondence to council members, 2023 S. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401.

JB 5/14/2008