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About the Board of Directors
About the Board of Directors
The NACo board of directors governs the strategic goals, policies and priorities of the association, as well as oversees the association’s policies, business and property. Members of the board are elected and appointed county officials from active member counties or designated officials and are nominated at the Annual Conference to serve on the Board, as follows:
- State associations nominate 77 members
- Affiliates, WIR, LUCC, RAC nominate 26 members
- President appoints 10 at-large members
- Past presidents currently serving as elected county officials (currently 8 members)
- Executive Committee of 4 officers and 4 regional representatives
The Board of Directors:
- Shall have the general supervision, management, and control of the business and property
- Shall determine the dues, fees, services and benefits for each category of membership, within the specific parameters and limitations outlined in the Bylaws
- May determine interim policy decisions arising between annual conferences
- Shall elect and appoint an audit committee consisting of five members from its membership
About Us
How NACo Works
NACo is owned by America’s county governments, with oversight and governance by an executive committee and board of directors.
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.
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.
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.
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.