IAC Celebrates Record Number of County Officials Institute Graduates

22 Oct 2026, by Chase Christensen Share :

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) celebrated its 50th anniversary this September at its Annual Conference in Boise. Among the highlights was the County Officials Institute (COI) Graduation Ceremony where this year’s class became the largest graduating class in IAC history. IAC recognized 33 county elected officials, during the awards banquet on Wednesday, September 23rd.

What It Takes to Graduate
Earning a COI certificate is a real commitment. Each graduate completed 18 core credits and 12 elective credits, with county commissioners earning an additional 10 commissioner core credits on top of that. They did this alongside full-time public service, which means early drives across the state, full days of sessions, and plenty of learning done after the workday ends. Congratulations to this year’s graduates for their dedication to ongoing development and learning that benefits all of Idaho’s counties.

If that sounds like a lot, here’s the good news. It’s more doable than it looks. Credits are earned gradually over a four year window. Courses are offered at IAC events you may already attend, like the Annual Conference, Midwinter Legislative Conference, regional COI training workshops, and webinars.

How Do I join?

Inspired to join them? COI does not require any enrollment fees, and it’s open to every county official and staff member with no application required. With the new 2026-2028 curriculum, you can earn credits at IAC events you already attend and through free webinars all building toward serving your communities with more confidence. Your next opportunity to participate is the Fall County Officials Institute offered in four regional locations. To learn more or check your transcript, contact Savannah Renslow at srenslow@idcounties.org or 208.514.0413.

The complete list of graduates can be found below!

Advanced COI Certificate Graduate