IAC Legislative Committee sets 2018 Legislative Priorities

Each year, IAC’s Legislative Committee sets the association’s state legislative priorities. These priorities, adopted with the input of policy committees and the membership at the IAC Annual Conference, help to guide IAC’s efforts throughout the year. Fourteen resolutions were presented to IAC’s policy committees at the Annual Conference in Boise. Out of the fourteen resolutions …

Idaho Association of Counties Elects New Leadership for 2017-2018

Boise, Idaho — On September 27, the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) elected new leadership for 2017-2018. IAC held its Annual Conference in Boise from September 25-27. The membership held elections on Wednesday, September 27 at the Boise Centre during their annual business meeting. Donna Peterson was elected as President of IAC. Peterson took office …

2017 IAC Award Recipients Announced

The Mills Adler and H. Sydney Duncombe awards were presented during the opening President’s Welcome Event at the IAC Annual Conference in Boise Monday night. A strong and effective organization is dependent upon the involvement of many dedicated individuals. IAC (including all of its component associations) strives to be a strong and effective organization, supporting the important …

New Executive Director named at Idaho Association of Counties

Boise, ID – Idaho Association of Counties announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Seth Grigg as the association’s next Executive Director. Grigg, who previously served as a Policy Analyst at IAC, will succeed Dan Chadwick, who is retiring from IAC after 27 years. “We are very pleased to announce this appointment,” said …

IAC Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients

BOISE, Idaho – Idaho Association of Counties announces the 2017 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. Seven Idaho students have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Idaho Association of Counties.  They are: Samantha Miller, a Freshman at the University of Idaho, daughter of Stuart Miller, who works in the Kootenai County Sheriffs office, was awarded the …

Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks Elects New Leadership for 2017-2018

Salmon, Idaho — On August 16, the Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) elected new leadership for 2017-2018. IACRC held its Annual Conference in Salmon from August 15-17. The membership held elections on Wednesday, August 16 at the Steele Memorial Medical Center during their annual business meeting. Angie Barkell was elected as President …

Idaho Association of Counties Announces Retirement of Longtime Executive Director

Boise, ID – Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) announced today that Daniel Chadwick will retire as executive director on February 2, 2018.  Chadwick has served as IAC’s Executive Director for over 27 years. “Throughout all of these years, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities and challenges afforded me by IAC. But now it is time …

GEM – Modernizing the DMV system

Next step in assuring a quality product is “User Acceptance Testing” After “Stakeholder” and “End of PI” demos, the next opportunity to shape a DMV product is by participating in “User Acceptance Testing” (UAT). The UAT process is hands-on testing of a software product by DMV subject matter experts and technical users. The feedback provided …

2017 NACo Annual Conference Report from WIR Representative

Brenda Richards, Owyhee County Treasurer IAC’s WIR Representative The NACO Conference started Thursday, July 20th with many of the Idaho attendees getting together to visit over dinner. Friday, July 21st Resolutions and Subcommittee meetings started.  I attended the Public Lands Steering Committee Subcommittee meeting, chaired by Gila County Arizona Supervisor, Tommie Cline Martin.  The meeting …

2017 NACo Annual Conference held in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio

Report by Commissioner Cruickshank Thursday July 20th After arriving this afternoon I was able to attend a Special Dinner Event for Past Presidents of NACo held offsite. Several Past Presidents attended with one being from the 1980’s. It was interesting listening to their reflections of their year as NACo President. Friday July 21st My morning …