What to Watch For: January 6-10
The first two weeks of the Session will be largely organizational in nature. Over the next few days, House and Senate Committees will convene for organizational meetings and then get to work reviewing administrative rules. The administrative rules review process will take a little more time this year given that all rules (both existing and …
LETTER FROM IAC’S PRESIDENT
First, I would like to thank you, the Membership for the great honor of serving as your President. You are a well-respected group of people and I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I am very excited to represent the great state of Idaho at the National level. I’m looking forward …
Letter from IAC’s President
First, I would like to thank you, the Membership for the great honor of serving as your President. You are a well-respected group of people and I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I am very excited to represent the great state of Idaho at the National level. I’m looking forward …
NACo PILT Fly-In and White House Briefing Recap
More than 20 Idaho County Commissioners accepted the invitation from President Trump to attend a White House briefing on September 10, as well as participate in the NACo PILT “Fly-In” on September 11. It was very encouraging to hear the reports of the progress that is being accomplished under President Trump’s administration. We heard remarks …
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Seven county elected officials awarded for service
BOISE, Idaho – 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 …
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2019 IAC Scholarship Fund Recipients Announced
Idaho Association of Counties announces the 2019 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. Seven Idaho students have received a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. They are: Grace Shelton, a Senior at Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School; Grace Mikolajczyk, a Senior at Moscow High School; Brody von Brethorst, a Senior at Weiser High School; Benjamin Behm, …
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2019 WIR Annual Conference Report
The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing counties and our residents. Each year the conference is hosted by a county within the fifteen Western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington …
Valley County Commissioner Gordon Cruickshank Receives National Award
Spokane – Valley County Commissioner Gordon Cruickshank was awarded the prestigious Dale Sowards Award at the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference in Spokane County, Washington, during the closing ceremonies on Friday, May 17, 2019. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to public …
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From the Executive Director: 2019 Legislative Session Update
The end of the 2019 Legislative Session is in sight! Below you’ll find some of the highlights of this year’s session. For a complete overview of the session, I invite you to attend the Spring County Officials Insititute. I’m looking forward to seeing our members around the state. -Seth Grigg, IAC Executive Director Spring County …
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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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