The Board of Supervisors has both legislative and administrative powers and is the policy-making body for Madison County government.

There are 3 members on the Board of Supervisors, each elected by citizens in the county. Individuals serve overlapping four-year terms, with elections held every two years. The Board elects one of its members annually to chair its activities.

Meetings are open to the public. To be placed on the Board's weekly agenda, contact the Board Office by the preceding Thursday of the meeting.

The Board of Supervisors has both legislative and administrative powers and is the policy-making body for Madison County government. With its authority to adopt legislation and policies for department operations, the Board sets priorities, allocates resources and maintains budgetary control.

The budget process is the most important power of the Board. By using the budget process effectively, the Board is able to monitor and correct inefficiencies in all organizational units, including elected departments, quasi-government organizations, and administrative departments.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Board of Supervisors promotes and facilitates various cooperative efforts among and between other government entities and jurisdictions. Most importantly, the Board is available to its constituency and can respond to issues of importance to citizens. The Board also appoints individuals or serves on a number of Boards and Commissions that affect all aspects of Madison County operations.

Joan Acela, Supervisor Elected: January 1, 2007 Current Term Expires: December, 2010

Serves on the following boards:   » 5th Judicial District Board » Aging Resources of Central Iowa » County Community Service  » Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency » Madison County Lake Commission » Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Committee (HIPAA) » REAP » Southern Iowa Council of Governments

Bob Weeks, Supervisor Re-Elected: January 1, 2008 Current Term Expires: December, 2012

Serves on the following boards:   » South Central Iowa Landfill Agency » Earlham Care Board » Covered Bridge Preservation » Innovative Industries » Alliance Group » Empowerment » DECAT Board » County Community Service Board » Crossroads Mental Health Board

Serves on the following boards: » Madison County Multi Purposes Center -Advisory Board » MATURA Action  » MPO Regional Planning » Clarinda Citizens Advisory Board » Greater Madison County Community Foundation » County Community Service Board » Courthouse Security Committee » Emergency Management (Disaster Services) » Iowa Heartland RC&D » Genesis

Steve Raymond, Supervisor - Chair Re-Elected: January 1, 2007 Current Term Expires: December, 2010