A county-wide elected office with a four year term, the Clerk's position is held by Diane Thompson.  Mrs. Thompson has been the County Clerk since Jan. 2011.

County Clerks duties include the following:

• Responsible for maintaining the permanent records of the County Commission.
  
  
• Liaison between county offices and state agencies.
  
  
• Election Authority for Johnson County, including filing candidates
  for county office and administering oath of office.
  
  
• Voter Registration and supervises elections.
  
  
• Issues Auctioneer and Liquor Licenses.
  
  
• Provides state forms for registering a fictitious name and obtaining
  a sales tax number for a new business.
  
  
• Administers oath to notary publics.
  
  
• County plat books and maps are available in this office.
  
  
• Prepares bids for the county.
  
  
• Oversees Human Resources and Payroll.