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This bill modifies existing Iowa state law by adding a new requirement for members of county advisory boards, specifically mandating that any person appointed to such a board must be a resident of the county they are serving. This means that individuals seeking to serve on a county advisory board will now need to live within the geographical boundaries of the county for which the advisory board provides guidance and recommendations. The change is being made to Section 217.43, subsection 1, paragraph a of the Iowa Code for the year 2025, and aims to ensure that advisory board members have a direct, local connection to the communities they are helping to support and represent. By requiring residency, the bill seeks to potentially improve the relevance and local understanding of board members when providing advice and input on county-specific matters.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF467