The Iowa Association of County Extension Councils (IACEC) suggests the following assistance for Extension Council members in dealing with finances, office space, personnel management and program development issues.
This site is currently being updated with the goal to improve ease-of-use for council members. If you have suggestions of topics that you would like to see to assist council members in doing their job, please contact the IACEC President.
Budget
Understanding local budgets
Revenue Generation
Grants & Contracts
ISUE/Council Partnership Agreement
28E Sharing Agreements “Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers”
Referendum assistance - contact Mark Settle
Personnel
CEED replacement process – contact your Area Extension Education Director
County Employee policies and hiring
Average Salary/Benefits for Office Assistants, County Youth Coordinators, and Program Assistants
Organizational Structure
Sharing a County Director – contact Lois Hunt, SE Area Director
Area resources – Contact your Area Office
Program
Extension programs offered
Area programs – search by county or area
Area Field specialists
Agriculture
4-H & Youth
Communities
Families
Business & Industry
- Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
- Iowa Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Local Extension Facilities
Extension Council Property
Office relocation strategies –contact your Area Director
Office organization and appearance
- Marketing items
- Interior Design – contact Lois Warme
Council members should also inquire with their County or Area Director or Area IACEC Board members about Area Joint Council meetings that are currently held at least once a year. These meetings provide an opportunity to network with council members from other extension councils facilitating the sharing of information with one another.
Additionally, each local Council should have a designated liaison that periodically meets via conference call or in person with each Area’s IACEC Board members to discuss issues for the State Board meetings.
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