Hancock County, Iowa

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Hancock County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Iowa county websites

[edit] The good

  • Supervisor meeting minutes and agendas are posted, but are out of date as of 17 July 2009.[1]
  • Administrative officials are available by departments.
  • Permits and zoning information are available.[2]
  • Property taxes can be paid online, otherwise little useful tax info is provided.[3]
  • Fees for obtaining public records are provided.[4]

[edit] The bad

  • County supervisors are listed, but individual contact information is not provided.[5]
  • Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
  • There is no information on the budget, audits, or contracts.
  • There is no online access to public records.
  • Meeting agendas and minutes are out of date.
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[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. Minutes/Agendas
  2. Zoning
  3. Treasurer
  4. Recorder
  5. Supervisors