IAC Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) has named the 2025 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. After a competitive review process, seven students from across the state of Idaho were selected from a pool of 80 applicants to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. Award Recipients: – Carly Rodriguez, District 1; – …
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The 2025 Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Annual Recap
The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) gathered in Coeur d’Alene for their 2025 Annual Conference this June 3-5. The event kicked off with IACC President Sharee Sprague welcoming everyone to the conference and IACC Vice President Zach Brooks delivering the pledge of allegiance. Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan wrapped up by welcoming attendees …
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2025 IAC Spring County Officials Institute Recap
The 2025 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Spring County Officials Institute (COI) successfully concluded after four one-day training sessions across the state throughout April and May. IAC policy staff traveled to Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and Nampa to deliver essential legislative updates and budget training to county officials and staff. “We are incredibly …
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2025 IAC Salary & Benefits Survey Results Now Available
The 2025 IAC Salary and Benefits Survey is now available for electronic download. IAC surveyed all 44 counties and a total of 38 counties participated this year. The electronic survey is available in an excel spreadsheet for your convenience. Thank you for your participation in this year’s survey. We appreciate the time and effort counties …
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Three IAC Districts Hold Meetings Throughout April
Three of IAC’s six Districts held their respective meetings throughout the month of April in various locations around the state. IAC District meetings provide a valuable opportunity for local government leaders to connect, cover reported information ranging from the Legislative Session to county budgets, and elect new District leadership. District 1 Meeting: The IAC District …
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IAC Legislative Committee Meeting Recap – February 26, 2025
The IAC Legislative Committee met in person on February 26th at IAC’s downtown policy office. Those who could not make the trip to Boise joined virtually. The meeting started off with the approval of February 19th minutes, followed by an update on current IAC priorities. Committee members discussed several bills relating to public notices, consolidated …
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Legislative Committee Meeting Recap – January 15, 2025
The IAC Legislative Committee met in person for the first time this year at IAC’s downtown policy office. Those who could not make the trip to Boise joined virtually. The meeting started off with the approval of January 8th meeting minutes, followed by a dive into counties’ legislative priorities for the 2025 session. Members discussed …
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2025 IACRC Elections Conference Recap
The Idaho Secretary of State’s office and the Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) held their annual election training conference at the Riverside Hotel from January 8–10, 2025. This year’s event provided attendees with cutting-edge insights into election trends, technologies, and hands-on training with election software, offering valuable resources to enhance their expertise. …
2024 NACo Board of Directors Report – County Crossroads Joint Symposium
By Kathy Ackerman, NACo Board Representative and Idaho County Clerk The County Crossroads Joint Symposium and National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors Meeting was held on December 4-7, 2024 in Sonoma County, California. This symposium brought together members of the Large Urban Caucus, the Rural Action Caucus, and the NACo Board of Directors. …
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2024 Fall County Officials Institute Recap
The 2024 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Fall County Officials Institute (COI) successfully concluded after hosting three training sessions across the state in November. IAC staff traveled to Moscow, Pocatello, and Boise to provide incumbent and incoming county elected officials and staff with valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of county officials, the organizational …
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