Registration now open for Fall County Officials Institute
Calling all soon-to-be elected county officials and incumbents! It is our pleasure to invite you to IAC’s Fall County Officials Institute. We recommend that all newly elected officials, as well as incumbents, plan to attend this training. Continuing education is essential for all county elected officials. Idaho’s county elected officials face new issues all the …
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Idaho’s Truth in Taxation Experiment
Since the late 1970’s Idaho has experimented with various property tax budget caps, including truth in taxation. The Idaho Legislature established Idaho’s version of truth in taxation in 1993. The law was in place for two years before being replaced by the current 3% cap on annual property tax budget increases. Under Idaho’s version of …
Property Tax and Revenue Outlook Study Committee Meeting Recap
On Friday, the Property Tax and Revenue Outlook Study Committee held its first meeting in Boise. Transparency in local government budgeting was the primary focus of the first meeting. Committee members heard presentations from staff from Legislative Services Office and the State Controller’s Office who discussed various reporting requirements for local governments, difficulty in comparing …
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RSVP to Attend IAC Virtual Meetings and EXPO
Due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, IAC was forced to cancel the 2020 IAC Annual Conference scheduled for September 28-30 at the Boise Centre. However, there is still association business that needs to be taken care of. To handle elections, legislative resolutions, and provide an opportunity to engage with IAC sponsors and exhibitors, …
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Interim Committees to Watch
The interim committees recently confirmed by the Idaho Legislative Council were recently released. Here are the committees to watch over the next six months leading into the 2021 legislative session. According to the Idaho Legislature’s website, the 2020 Federalism Subcommittee on Federal Lands plans to monitor and review federal acts, laws, and regulations that may …
Reopening County Facilities Webinar
IAC hosted and moderated a webinar on Monday, May 18 focused on reopening county courthouses and facilities. Panelists included: Alberto Gonzalez, Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator, Idaho Transportation Department Carol Moehrle, Director, Idaho North Central Public Health District Jim McNall, Risk Management Specialist, ICRMP Tammy Middleton, Human Resources Manager, ICRMP Jerry Mason, Legal Counsel, ICRMP …
Get Involved: Support Local Gems this Friday, April 24th
Idaho small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and the backbone of our state’s economy. However, the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has forced widespread closures of small businesses across the Gem State, threatening livelihoods, acute job losses, and imperiling the future of local establishments across our state. That’s why the Idaho Association of Counties has …
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