2023 IAC Annual Conference Recap

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at the Boise Centre from September 25 to September 27. Idaho’s county elected officials, county staff, and affiliate organization members traveled from around the state to participate in the event, which had nearly 250 attendees. The conference provided a diverse mix of educational activities …

2023 Western States Association Staff Meet-Up Recap

The 2023 Western States Association Staff Meet-Up was hosted this August in Sacramento by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). The annual event brings together state-based county association staff from western states to discuss issues and best practices regarding communications, policy, finance, and administration relevant to the associations. The resources and shared-knowledge gained at …

Idaho Association of County Assessors Holds 111th Annual Conference

By Justin Baldwin, Gooding County Assessor Assessors from across the state of Idaho gathered among the pine-shrouded hills of Kellogg for the 111th annual conference of the Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA). Shoshone County Assessor Jerry White welcomed the attendees to his county. He explained, the county was formed in 1861 and the main …

Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks Holds 2023 Annual Conference

By Lon Colton, Oneida County Clerk The Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) gathered in Salmon, Idaho, August 15 through August 17 for their 2023 Annual Conference. Meetings were held in the Lynch Center where 30 of Idaho’s 44 county clerks were able to attend and participate in discussions on elections, budget manual …

Idaho Association of County Treasurers Holds 98th Annual Conference in McCall

By Tanna Beal, Bingham County Treasurer The Idaho Association of County Treasurers (IACT) had the pleasure of meeting for their Annual Conference in beautiful McCall, Idaho, August 7-10. District 3 treasurers did a wonderful job of hosting the association. The 43 treasurers in attendance enjoyed a lively dinner cruise around the lake with scenic views …

Submit Your Proposed Legislative Resolutions by Sept. 1, 2023

The deadline to participate in the legislative resolutions process is September 1st. With the deadline fast approaching, here is a quick reminder about the process to submit a proposed resolution to IAC for consideration for inclusion in the 2024 resolution packet. You can access the 2024 Resolution Template here. The first page of the template …

Idaho’s First Digital Government Summit Recap

Idaho’s First Digital Government Summit was held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Boise Centre. The event was created to bring industry experts, government stakeholders, and digital leaders together for meaningful discussions on Idaho’s technological challenges and solutions. “We need the ability to engage and the Digital Government Summit gives us that opportunity when …

Mindy Linn Celebrates 10-Year Work Anniversary with IAC

Mindy Linn, IAC’s Operations Specialist, has just celebrated her 10-year work anniversary with the organization. While her contributions to Idaho counties over the past decade are too vast to list, we wanted to recognize her dedication to the association and show our appreciation for her years of service and hard work. In addition to a …

Idaho Counties Brave Texas Heat for 2023 NACo Annual Conference in Austin

Several of Idaho’s county elected officials, county staff, and four members of Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) staff traveled to Austin, Texas, to attend the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference & Exposition July 21 to July 24 at the Austin Convention Center. The event attracted county members and state associations from across …

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 …