National Council of County Association Executives

About NCCAE

The National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) provides a vehicle through which its membership improves the administration of the various associations of counties and associations of county officials and provides a forum through which members meet and exchange information of importance. Additionally, it assists, in accordance with the policy determinations of the council, the National Association of Counties in its efforts to promote and improve county government.

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NCCAE Leadership

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David Connor

Executive Director, Tennessee County Services Association
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Michael Sanderson

Executive Director, Maryland Association of Counties
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Graham Knaus

CEO, California State Association of Counties
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Jennifer Marson

Executive Director, Arizona Association of Counties
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Kevin Leonard

Executive Director, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

NCCAE Meetings

Event Date Location

2024 NCCAE Knowledge Management Forum

August 14-16, 2024

Ramsey County, Minn.

2024 NCCAE Annual Meeting

October 14-18, 2024

Montana

2025 NCCAE Presidents and Executives

January 8–10

Washington, D.C.

2025 NCCAE Annual Meeting

October 20–24, 2025

New Hampshire

2026 NCCAE Presidents and Executives

January 13–17

Washington, D.C.

2027 NCCAE Presidents and Executives

January 12–16

Washington, D.C.

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How We Work

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Committees & Caucuses

NACo is a grassroots-driven organization that encourages member engagement. Currently, we have more than 1,100 individual county elected and appointed officials from every region of the country represented on our 10 policy steering committees, ad hoc and standing committees, caucuses and task forces.

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NACo Membership

When your county is a member of NACo, all county elected officials and staff are members and can access, engage, network, save and succeed. Learn how become a member and how to get involved.

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NACo Staff

NACo’s staff works to support the organization’s programs, advocacy and member services. Find individual staff, get personalized assistance and explore opportunities to join NACo's team.

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State Associations, Affiliates and Affinity Organizations

State associations, national affiliates and affinity organizations work alongside NACo to strengthen county governments through collaboration, advocacy, and shared resources.