**317.3 Weed Commissioner. Standards for Noxious Weed Control**
The board of supervisors of each county may annually appoint a county weed commissioner who may be a person otherwise employed by the county and who passes minimum standards established by the department of agriculture and land stewardship for noxious weed identification and the recognized methods for noxious weed control and elimination. The county weed commissioner’s appointment shall be effective as of March 1 and shall continue for a term at the discretion of the board of supervisors unless the commissioner is removed from office as provided for by law.
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The minimum standards established by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship (IDALS) for County Weed Commissioners are passing the following exams:
(1)Iowa Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core exam,
and ONE of  the following:

a)Category 1A;  Agricultural Weed Control,  or
b)Category 6; Right of Way Pest Control.

Explanation
Under Iowa Code 317.3 The Iowa Noxious Weed Law, IDALS is to set the minimum standards for Iowa County Weed Commissioners. Currently, the majority of the County Weed Commissioners are also roadside managers. They manage the right of way (ROW) mowing, planting, and weed control activities. Therefore, most County Weed Commissioners must be able to identify many plants in the landscape, not just noxious weeds. County Weed Commissioners need to understand plant biology to determine the best method for control of weeds. And, County Weed Commissioners need to understand and apply herbicide label requirements and restrictions. The Iowa Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam requires proficiency in all the subjects listed above, making the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam a sound assessment of a County Weed Commissioner.
County appointed Weed Commissioner's Pesticide Certification Number *
Should be 4 numbers "XXXX", if you do not have one enter "0000"
2015 Iowa Weed Commissioners Annual Report
Iowa Noxious Weed Law 317
317.7  Report to board.
Each weed commissioner shall for the territory under the commissioner's jurisdiction on or before the first day of November of each year make a written report to the board of supervisors. Said report shall state:
1.  The name and location of all primary noxious weeds, and any new weed which appears to be a serious pest.
2.  A detailed statement of the treatment used, and future plans, for eradication of weeds on each infested tract on which the commissioner has attempted to exterminate weeds, together with the costs and results obtained.
3.  A summary of the weed situation within the jurisdiction, together with suggestions and recommendations which may be proper and useful, a copy of which shall be forwarded to the state secretary of agriculture.
Which of the Noxious Weeds have you found in your county?
Select 1 if "Found" and IS a problem in your County;  Select 2 if "Found" but Not a problem in your county;  Select 3 if not Known to Occur in your County;  Select 4 if you are not able to Identify this plant.

Which of the Noxious Weed have you found in your County? *
1 Found and is a problem in your County;  2 Found, but not a problem;  3 Not known to occur in the County;  4 I do not know how to Identify this plant
1 Found and is a Problem
2 Found is NOT a problem
3 Not known to occur in county
4 I do not know how to identify this plant
Buckthorn
Bull Thistle
Canada Thistle
Field Bindweed
Hoary Cress (Perennial Peppergrass)
Horsenettle
Leafy Spurge
Musk Thistle
Perennial Sowthistle
Quackgrass
Russian knapweed
Purple loosestrife
Buckhorn Plantain
Cocklebur
Wild Sunflower
Curly Dock (Sour Dock)
Poison Hemlock
Puncturevine
Red Sorrel (Sheep Sorrel)
Smooth Dock
Teasel
Velvetleaf (Butterprint)
Wild Carrot
Wild Mustard
Multiflora Rose
Shattercane
Please List any "other" plants which are a problem in your county; *
Looking for plants that are noxious or invasive within your county other than the listed Iowa Noxious Weeds
County Weed Commissioners spraying and addressing noxious issues within the County
Please List your County *
As a County Weed Commissioner, does your duties include roadside spraying? *
As a weed commissioner do you apply "any" herbicides?
Did your county employ contract spraying during 2015? *
If you contracted spraying, what percentage of your total spray program was contracted?
Choose the closest option below
Clear selection
If possible list the contract rates per mile
Example 2.50 per linear mile for brush control
Total Contract Cost for 2015 season
What did the county pay out for the total Contracts for spraying in 2013?
In 2015 calculate how much was spent on Herbicides?
This number may not be representative of how much you sprayed, just how much you purchased in 2012
This section is to calculate the activity of the Weed Commissioners Duties
In 2015 how many times was it necessary to serve a Noxious Weed Notice to Private Landowner?
This would only include certified letters, hand delivered or similar.  This does not include a friendly letter to notify of noxious weeds on their property.
In 2015 how many times was it necessary to serve a Noxious Weed Notice to Public Land Owner (DNR, DOT, CCB)
This would only include certified letters, hand delivered or similar.  This does not include a friendly letter to notify of noxious weeds on their property.
In 2015 how many times did you verbally notify Private Land Owner of a Noxious weed issue? (DNR, DOT, CCB)
This would be an informal way of notifying a private land manager of a Noxious Weed Issue.
In 2015 how many times did you verbally notify Public Land Owner of a Noxious weed issue? (DNR, DOT, CCB)
This would be an informal way of notifying a public land manager of a Noxious Weed Issue.
In 2015 how many times did you actually enter private or public land, control weeds, and assess the cost to the owner?
What year did you become the county weed commissioner? *
In 2015, how many months were you employed as a weed commissioner?
Just list the number of months example "3"
What are the other duties do you hold within your county system? *
Check All that Apply; roadside manager, roadside biologist, sanitarian, engineer, ect
Required
In 2015, How does the overall county weed situation compare with last year? *
Is Brush control included in your weed commissioner duties? *
If Brush Control is included in your weed commissioner duties;
Check all that apply
Please Provide an Email Address
Please provide an email that we can send periodical information such as reports, newsletter, trainings.
What are your suggestions and or recomendations which may improve your county weed and brush infestations *
Please be specific but brief in your answers. These are also helpful for your supervisors to read.
What would you like to see the Iowa Weed Commissioners Organization do in the? What are some directions you think we should move towards? What do you think should stay the same? *
Please be specific but brief. This will help the Weed Commissioners guide our future goals and activities
Herbicide Usage Table
Please remember to also fill out the spreadsheet for herbicide usage table
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