2019 IACT Annual Conference Wraps Up in Ketchum
The 94th Annual Idaho Association of County Treasurers Conference, hosted by District IV, was held at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum, August 4-7. During this year’s conference, along with performing the regular business of the association, the IACT Education Committee was able to offer 10.25 hours of continuing education. IACT is dedicated to providing ongoing …
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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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Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Elects New Leadership for 2019-2020
Nampa, Idaho — On June 13, the Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) elected new leadership for 2019-2020. IACC held its Annual Conference in Nampa from June 11-13. The membership held elections on Wednesday, June 12 at the Nampa Civic Center during their annual business meeting. The new IACC officers were sworn in on …
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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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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 …
CAT Board Elects Officers
Earlier this month, the Catastrophic Health Care Cost (CAT) Program Board held its organizational meeting during IAC’s Midwinter Legislative Conference. The following board members were elected as officers: Chair: Roger Christensen, Bonneville County Commissioner Vice Chair: Greg Johnson, Lewis County Commissioner Secretary: Bill Lasley, Power County Commissioner The CAT Board welcomed several new members this …
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 …