2019 IAC Salary & Benefits Survey Now Available
The 2019 IAC Salary and Benefits Survey is now available for electronic download. IAC surveyed all 44 counties and a total of 41 counties participated in this year’s survey. The electronic survey is available in an excel spreadsheet so that our members can use the data how they see fit. If you find any errors, …
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2019 NACo Legislative Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 16 delegates from Idaho joined nearly 2,000 other county leaders in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual Legislative Conference March 2-6. Participants met with members of the Trump administration and Congress on key issues like disaster recovery, the opioid and substance abuse epidemic, broadband accessibility and revitalizing American …
Legislative Update – February 13, 2019
After a month of little activity, things are finally starting to pick up at the state capitol. Over the last week IAC has introduced five bills or memorials on behalf of the membership. We expect to introduce three others this week and are working on other legislative items yet to be introduced. Among the bills …
Legislative Update – January 23, 2019
This week marks the third week of the 2019 Legislative Session. While bill introductions have been slower than usual, much is happening behind the scenes. For counties, three key issues will likely intersect: Medicaid Expansion Public Defense Raising the Justice Levy I recommend keeping a close eye on these important issues throughout the session in …
Seven county elected officials awarded for service
Seven county elected officials from across Idaho were honored for their service to their respective counties and to the Idaho Association of Counties at the IAC Annual Conference in Boise. The annual Mills Adler Award is presented to individuals to recognize those county elected officials who strive to improve local government and is decided upon …
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A Note from the Executive Director
In less than two weeks county elected officials from throughout the state will convene at the Boise Centre for the 2018 IAC Annual Conference to attend educational workshops, network, elect new IAC officers, and begin the process of setting IAC’s legislative priorities for 2019. The IAC Annual Conference is an important event for the IAC …
Last Chance for Discounted Hotel Rooms!
Have you made your hotel reservations for the IAC Annual Conference? If not, act now to get the discounted group rates listed below! Residence Inn by Marriott Boise/Downtown: Please call 208.424.9999 to make your reservations and receive the group rate of $144.00 a night. Reservations must be made by August 31st. After that, the hotel may not …
Are You IN? IAC Annual Conference Registration Open!
What will you miss if you don’t attend this year’s IAC Annual Conference? The IAC Annual Conference agenda is packed with educational opportunities. From our general session topics to our steering committees to 12 different workshops, there is something for everyone at this conference. In addition to education, you have the opportunity to voice your …
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IAC Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
BOISE, Idaho – Idaho Association of Counties announces the 2018 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. Ten Idaho students have received a $1,000 scholarship from the Idaho Association of Counties. They are: Miranda Wenk, a Senior at Bonners Ferry High School, daughter of Dave Wenk, who works in the Boundary County Weed Department; Morgan O’Brien Weeks, …
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Final Legislative Bulletin
From the Director The Idaho Legislature wrapped up its work approving legislation on Friday. Legislators will remain in Boise until Wednesday, March 28th in the event that they need to take action on legislation vetoed by the Governor. As you may recall, one of the outcomes from last year’s Supreme Court decision on the Governor’s veto of …