IAC Announces 2023 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) has named the 2023 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. After a competitive review process, seven students from across the state of Idaho were selected from a pool of 57 applicants to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. Award Recipients: -Miles Taylor, Senior, Coeur d’Alene Charter …
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Reemployment of Retired Public Safety Officers
From PERSI, the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Senate Bill 1054 was passed by the Idaho Legislature and signed by the Governor on March 20, 2023. This legislation becomes effective July 1, 2023 and amends Idaho Code §59-1356 to allow for the reemployment of certain retired members. Under Idaho Code §59-1356(6) a retired member may return to …
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Resources for an Even Safer Idaho
Resources for an Even Safer Idaho: An Open Invitation to Connect with the U.S. Attorney’s Office By Josh Hurwit, United States Attorney for the District of Idaho I joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2012 as an Assistant United States Attorney because I wanted to contribute to public safety in a place that was home …
2023 IACC Annual Conference Recap
The Idaho Association of Commissioners & Clerks (IACC) gathered in Moscow, Idaho, from June 6 – 8 for their 2023 Annual Conference. The conference kicked off with the Opening Session and welcome remarks from Owyhee County Clerk Angie Barkell, followed by an ethics presentation from Nez Perce County Clerk Patty Weeks and a discussion on …
2023 Spring County Officials Institute Recap
The 2023 Spring County Officials Institute (COI) has wrapped with four trainings taking place around the state during the month of May. IAC Policy Staff traveled to Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and Boise to provide Idaho’s county elected officials and county staff a comprehensive review of the 2023 Legislative Session and training on …
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2023 ISA & IJAA Spring Conference Recap
The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) and the Idaho Jail Administrators Association (IJAA) held their 2023 Spring Conference at the Sun Valley Resort from May 9 – 11. The event drew sheriffs, jail administrators, and deputies from around Idaho for presentations and training from subject matter experts, roundtable discussions, business meetings, committee reports, awards, and more. …
Idaho County Officials Travel to Utah for 2023 WIR Conference
By Skip Brandt, Idaho County Commissioner, WIR Representative Idaho county elected officials and IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg traveled to St. George, Utah, this May to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference. This event brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing …
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Idaho’s County Staff Graduate from NACo Leadership Academy
IAC is thrilled to join the National Association of Counties (NACo) in celebrating the accomplishments of Idaho’s county staff members who completed the NACo Leadership Academy this January. They contribute to more than 6,000 graduates and current participants from across the country benefitting from the 12-week online program, which enables existing and emerging county leaders …
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IACT Hosts New Treasurer Training April 2023
By Sabrina Young, Washington County Treasurer and Tanna Beal, Bingham County Treasurer The Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) provides an effective communication network and is a source of education for county treasurers while promoting integrity, credibility, and professionalism. To support this commitment, IACT provides ongoing educational programs that promote the professional execution of the …
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GemPlan Board of Directors Meets this April
The GemPlan Board of Directors recently gathered in Pocatello for a meet-and-greet at the Sandpiper Restaurant. They also held their official board meeting at the Mutual Building. GemPlan is a self-funded health care plan owned, operated, and controlled by counties for counties, their elected officials, employees, and dependents. GemPlan is also one of IAC’s highest …
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