Appointments
Make appointments to non–elected county offices and to county boards and commissions. Fill vacancies in elected county offices occurring in the interim between elections except vacancies occurring in its own membership.
Budget
Approve budget proposals of county offices and levy property taxes to raise revenues.
Claims
Review claims against Harrison County and order payment of those claims.
Buildings
Manage all county buildings and grounds. Secondary Roads System
The Board has jurisdiction and control over the secondary roads system.
Social Services
Oversee the health and social service needs for all county residents.
Vote Canvassing
Make official canvass of votes cast in Harrison County for elections.
Permits
Approve applications, on behalf of the State of Iowa, permits for beer, liquor, and cigarette sales by businesses in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Tax Credits
Approve homestead and military service tax credit applications.
